RNC Statement on October State Jobs Numbers

17 of the top 20 states for jobs recovered since the coronavirus pandemic began are led by Republican governors, and 18 of the top 20 states have Republican-controlled legislatures

WASHINGTON - Today, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Ronna McDaniel issued this statement following the release of the October state jobs numbers, confirming Republican governors and legislatures are leading the way in getting Americans back to work:
 
"The trend continues for another consecutive month: Republican-led states are leading the way in job growth and getting Americans back to work. As Biden and Democrats continue to lie about their Build Back Broke agenda, a massive spending spree that will give tax cuts to the rich, raise taxes on hardworking Americans, and weaponize the IRS against small businesses, Republican governors will continue to implement pro-growth, pro-business policies in their states. R epublican leadership is making a difference in the lives of Americans, and that is why voters will reject the failed policies and broken promises of the Democrats next November.” 

TOPLINES:

Jobs Recovered:

• 17 of the top 20 jobs states are led by Republicans and 18 of the top 20 states have Republican-controlled legislatures.
• The top 11 states for jobs recovered are all led by Republicans.

Unemployment Rate:

• 16 of top 20 states are Republican-led
• The 10 states with the lowest unemployment rates are all led by Republicans.
• 8 states with the highest unemployment rates are all led by Democrat governors: California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, and New York

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