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Nixon Already Backtracking On Promises

November 12, 2008

Jefferson City – During Governor-elect Nixon’s first press conference, he backtracked on the many promises he made to Missourians. Nixon promised to spend $265 million to restore the old broken Medicaid system, provide $61 million in new college scholarships, plus millions of dollars in other new spending that magically he now cannot afford. Nixon said in his press conference, “I want to look at what the state’s financial situation is. At this point it’s really unclear.”

“It’s bad enough that Jay Nixon spent the last four years campaigning instead of doing his job,” said Tina Hervey, communications director, Missouri Republican Party. “Now, within a day of winning his election, Nixon made clear that he had no intention of implementing any of his campaign promises (which is a good thing for Missourians). The economy and budget situation didn’t change the day after the election, everyone knew the things Nixon campaigned on were unaffordable. It’s disappointing that Governor-elect Nixon is already breaking promises.”

There is no reason for people to believe Jay Nixon. In fact, his record provides every reason for people to doubt him. From abortion to the second injury fund, Nixon has spent the last 22 years on both sides of most issues. Sadly, the people of Missouri are already realizing that Nixon frequently makes promises he can’t keep. Too bad his newfound honesty didn’t surface during the campaign.