Bob Orr, candidate for the Republican nomination for governor:

Every citizen of our state feels the impact of North Carolina's economic progress, or lack thereof, each and every day. Thousands of manufacturing jobs have been lost over the past decade, causing our people to face unemployment and uncertainty, particularly in North Carolina's rural communities. Instead of addressing the long-term needs of our communities, our leaders have been content to engage in what they openly admit is bad public policy. State leaders have created a system of tax credits and incentive programs which give away over a billion dollars each year to chosen businesses at the expense of public education, roads, small businesses and taxpayers. (more…)