We've all heard the same tired refrain a thousand times before: 'growth can only come from the private sector.' 'The best thing the government can do is get out of the way.'
Well, believe it or not, this economic version of "You're 100% with the private sector, or you're against economic growth" isn't, strictly speaking, what's the word . . . oh yeah, accurate.
Look at this new video released by the Quinn for Governor campaign today
Now, ignore Mayor Daley's odd posture. What stands out? The reality is that thoughtfully conceived policy can and does work to enhance the viabilityof economic growth, in a fair and balanced way
The governor proclaimed "Illinois is Ford country," saying the state offered Ford an incentive package that "made it very clear that Illinois was the very place to build this vehicle."
Daley says it's good news for Chicago because Ford is creating jobs, overtime pay and manufacturing in the city.
Now, I know there are some who would've preferred a round of tax cuts for the top 1% of Illinois earners as a panacea for the state's economic woes, but maybe, just maybe there's a better way to do it.