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In reply to the discussion: In Iowa, O’Malley sounds a lot like a Democrat liberals love: Warren [View all]angrychair
(8,685 posts)In my opinion. Big Gambling aka Big Business aka people like Adelson and Trump, are not where I expect a fellow liberal to look to to address a state's budget and jobs gaps. No more than I would want them to open up public lands to fracking or tar sands or mountain-topping for coal. There are better ways to attract employers and good jobs: strong public school system, strong commmunity and technical college and university system, higher minimum wage standards, well maintained infrastructure and roads and public transportation. Strong private and public employee unions. All of these things create a strong foundation for a healthy economy and create good jobs with good employers. Invest the time and money in your citizens, not kissing Adelson's or Trump's ass.