Time for Governor Malloy to Go
MIDDLETOWN - The upcoming gubernatorial election this November will be another hotly contested affair, as Democrat Governor Dan Malloy will once again face off against Republican Tom Foley.

       Last time out, the election between these two was extremely close and the final deficit was a little under 7,000 votes in favor of Malloy. So the Connecticut electorate had its say and the last four years have been interesting, to say the least, as the economy has been lackluster despite some recent false claims things are looking up.

       Clearly Tom Foley is a flawed candidate and, quite frankly, was not overly impressive in the Republican debates. Yet Governor Malloy’s tax and spend policies are making it ever harder to build a life in Connecticut, especially for young couple looking to start a family.

       During Malloy’s administration, he has put forth policies that have stunted economic growth and made it virtually impossible for the middle class to ascend up the socioeconomic ladder and unmanageable for younger couples to get started. The welfare state known as Connecticut has continued to add numbers to its roles, encouraging more dependence and less self-reliance. The path is unsustainable over the long run. Governor Malloy’s answer to this dilemma was to raise taxes in 2011.

       We are not talking some infinitesimal elevation, but 77 brand new tax levies imposed upon everyone. Oh, the Democrats have cleverly propagandized the message as new taxes only on the rich, but the evidence is to the contrary.

       For starters the personal income tax went up on individuals making $50,000 per year. In this day and age, anyone who considers $50,000 dollars per year rich needs their head examined. Sales tax went from 6 to 6.35 percent and the tax waiver for non-prescription medication went out the window, as well. Malloy raised taxes on electricity and even managed to find a way to punish Amazon.com shoppers in Connecticut by forcing sellers to add sales tax on top of any goods purchased from the Nutmeg state.

       It is pretty comical how, by Malloy’s logic, the newly-imposed taxes only penalize the rich and have little to no impact on the middle class or poor. He even taxed haircuts and shoes under $50. I guess Tylenol, haircuts and shoes and electricity are luxuries that only the wealthiest of our residents consume. The list goes on and on, but the hypocrisy is stunning but not surprising.

       As part of his tax hike, the corporate income tax went from 8.25 percent to 9 percent, making it one of the most punitive in the nation. In terms of energy, the crushing cost of energy has pummeled small businesses into submission. You would think that Dan Malloy would have reduced the state gasoline tax, which, as it currently stands, is the highest in the nation at 45 cents per gallon. Yet Malloy continues to turn a blind eye towards the pain of the job creators, making economic growth virtually stagnant in seven of the eight counties within our state borders.

       The area in our state propping up our feeble economy is in Fairfield County, where tax revenue has been strong. The old money and high-earning executives in Fairfield County who work out of New York City are mainly responsible for this boost, as well as all the residual business that comes from being so close geographically to New York City.

       But how about the other seven counties? Well, by all accounts, they are not doing as well and it all starts with business. Most businesses are typically no friend of Malloy, aside from the ones he bribed to come over from other states to set up shop in Connecticut, most notably Bridgewater Associates. The latest scam of Maine-based Jackson Labs, which was enticed to settle in Farmington on the backs of Connecticut taxpayers, is also another travesty and will cost the citizens of Connecticut over $47,000 per new job created when all is said and done. This is an abomination.

       Clearly Connecticut’s tax base has been eroding over time, as young people are finding it increasingly difficult to build and sustain a life here. Resting on the tax receipts of older citizens will not produce long-term success as over time revenues to the state treasury will diminish as people die.

       Speaking of death, one should be careful and take pause whether it is sensible to die in Connecticut, as your family will be burdened with a Malloy-imposed elevation in the estate tax, which used to kick in at $3.5 million but now is down to $2 million, before the state and its corrupt probate courts start looting people’s inheritances. So a family who inherits property or land might be forced to sell their birthright because they do not possess the liquid cash to pay the state, lawyers, charlatans and crooks. They are one in the same. This hardly seems fair and is indicative of an administration out of touch with the common people despite claims to the contrary. As a parting shot, when one passes away, Malloy even had the gall to raise the tax on cremation services from $100 to $150. So this administration has virtually achieved its goal of taxation from cradle to grave and even beyond.

       So, my fellow Connecticut residents, as November approaches, I am reminded how in this great country we still hold the power to choose our leadership and turn towards a new path. I for one choose change, as it is time for Dan Malloy to go. My reasons are mainly financial, as we need to empower business whether, it is large or small, to expand and add good paying jobs to this economy. Less taxation and regulation is the way to go and if you put Malloy back in office, don’t be surprised how fast young people move elsewhere, along with their future tax dollars, because these policies just don’t work.
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