Homework Blog #5

In recent news, both candidates for governor have promised they will not raise taxes as they campaign across the state. Republican Susana Martinez was campaigning in Roswell Thursday with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. She cranked up her promise of no tax hikes from one year to all four years of a governor's term. Democrat Diane Denish says she doesn't see any tax hikes she would support over the next several years.

Both candidates have also promised not to cut state spending on public schools and Medicaid—60 percent of the budget. Money-minded state lawmakers say all those promises mean very deep cuts across the rest of state government as the state continues to see tax revenues plunging in the recession.

What do you think about these candidates promising "No new Taxes?" Do you think that this is a good idea? Do you think whomever wins will hold true to their statement?
-Noriega