Christie-Guadagno Campaign Releases Latest Television Ad Entitled, "Exactly"

Chris Christie Will Provide a New Direction to Change New Jersey by Lowering Taxes, Controlling Spending, and Encouraging Private Sector Job Growth

PARSIPPANY, NJ - Today, the Christie-Guadagno Campaign highlights Chris' common sense plan to cut wasteful spending and reduce taxes in a new television ad, entitled, "Exactly." In the ad, Chris Christie contrasts his plan to put money back in the pockets of hardworking New Jerseyans with Jon Corzine's consistent willingness to increase taxes and state debt.

Christie-Guadagno Campaign Manager Bill Stepien said, "Chris is the only candidate in this race who not only recognizes the struggles New Jerseyans face, but is willing to make the difficult decisions necessary to provide the tax relief they are so desperate for. Our state can no longer afford an out of touch Governor who doesn't understand that his taxes are so unmanageable that New Jerseyans are leaving their home state for better jobs and lower taxes. Chris will do what it takes to control government spending by slashing the waste, fraud, and abuse out of our budget."



"Exactly" Script: (TV-:30)

Female Announcer: Jon Corzine promised to cut our property taxes. Instead he gave us the highest tax burden in the country.

Now Corzine admits he is willing to raise taxes even more.

Jon Corzine, his negative ads can't hide his failed record.


Chris Christie: Here's exactly what I'll do as governor.

I'll cut spending and end the special interest giveaways.

I'll cut taxes and restore your property tax rebates.

I'll bring good jobs back to New Jersey not chase them to other states.

And I'll make sure all our children get the education they deserve.


"Exactly" Ad Facts: (TV-:30)

Female Announcer: Jon Corzine promised to cut our property taxes. Instead he gave us the highest tax burden in the country.

While Campaigning In 2005, Jon Corzine Promised A 40% Increase In Rebates Over Four Years."We need property tax relief. We need a reasonable and doable property tax relief. That is why I have a forty percent increase in rebates over the next four years." (Jon Corzine, NJN Gubernatorial Debate, 09/05/05)

For The FY2010 Budget, According To Rutgers Economist James Hughes, Almost All New Jerseyans Are Guaranteed To See An Additional Increase Of 3 To 4 Percent In Their Property Taxes. (David Matthau, "New State Budget Will Whack the Typical Jersey Family, Millennium Radio, 06/25/09)

Our Property Taxes Have Increased 17% Since Governor Corzine Came Into Office, Costing The Average New Jerseyan An Additional $1,023. (New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Website, Accessed 07/10/09)

New Jersey ranks first in the nation in overall tax burden - a position it's held throughout Jon Corzine's term. (The Tax Foundation Website,www.taxfoundation.org)


Female Announcer: Now Corzine admits he is willing to raise taxes even more.

Jon Corzine Refuses To Rule Out Raising The Overwhelming Tax Burden Even Higher. "'Taxes should be a last resort,' Corzine said, though he would not rule out increasing them." (Jonathan Tamari, "Next New Jersey governor faces massive financial woes," Philadelphia Inquirer, 09/20/09)

During Thursday's Debate, Jon Corzine Again Spoke Of His Willingness To Raise Taxes. "I have, as I did the first time I ran for governor, will not take a no tax pledge. It is the last resort. It is not taken off the table, you can't do that, you have a responsibility, a constitutional responsibility to balance the budget," (Jon Corzine, NJ Gubernatorial Debate, 10/01/09)



Female Announcer: Jon Corzine, his negative ads can't hide his failed record.

"Gov. Jon Corzine's Desperate Attempts To Gain Some Traction In His Flailing Re-Election Bid Continue To Plumb New Depths Of Sleaziness." (Editorial, "No sense of decency," Asbury Park Press, 08/28/09)

"...The Campaign Of Gov. Jon S. Corzine Is Raising Trivial Issues While The State's Economy Continues To Flounder." (Editorial, "Christie chuckles on the campaign trail," Daily Record, 08/28/09)

"Gov. Corzine Is Scrounging For Issues To Resuscitate His Flat-Lining Re-Election Campaign." (Editorial, "Read This, Guv," Trentonian, 09/03/09)

"While Politicians Drag Campaigns Into The Gutter They Lose Track Of Soaring Property Taxes, Huge Projected Budget Deficits And Court Rulings That Say Towns Can't Control Their Destiny Through Zoning." (Bob Ingle, "Ladies, gentlemen, children of all ages..." Gannett, 08/30/09)

"Maybe It Should Come As No Surprise That The Corzine Re-Election Campaign Is Serving Up Smear And Innuendo On An Intelligence-Insulting Level That Gives Mud-Slinging A Bad Name." (Editorial, "Can N.J. be fooled by fake scandal?" Trentonian, 09/02/09)

"Hopefully, Voters Will Recognize These Down-And-Dirty Tactics And Demand That He Crawl Out Of The Mud For The Last Leg Of The Campaign." (Editorial, "No sense of decency," Asbury Park Press, 08/28/09)



Chris Christie: Here's exactly what I'll do as governor. I'll cut spending and end the special interest giveaways. I'll cut taxes and restore your property tax rebates. I'll bring good jobs back to New Jersey not chase them to other states. And I'll make sure all our children get the education they deserve.

Chris Will Cut Spending. "Governor Corzine's spending is out of control. Taxpayer dollars are being wasted on ineffective programs while priority programs that have a positive impact on the quality of life of New Jersey families remain underfunded. Chris Christie will manage spending and take control of New Jersey's priorities by budgeting for the future, cutting wasteful spending and making sure every dollar counts." (Christiefornj.com)

Read Chris' Plan To Cut Wasteful Spending Here.


Chris Will End Special Interest Giveaways. "For years, New Jersey has been infamous for the corrupt and impropriety of its elected officials. No one knows more about the need to drastically reform Trenton than Chris Christie. As U.S. Attorney, Chris convicted over 130 corrupt elected officials, making government more honest, open and accountable. Now he's ready to bring his fight to Trenton." (Christiefornj.com)

Read Chris' Plan To Stop Special Interest Giveaways Here.


Chris Is Dedicated To Cutting Taxes And Restoring Property Tax Rebates. "New Jersey has the highest tax burden in the country and it's getting worse - the latest Corzine budget just raised taxes by another $1.2 billion. We're also burdened with the highest property taxes in the country, but that didn't stop Jon Corzine from taking away property tax rebates from 1.2 million New Jerseyans in this year's budget. In fact, Jon Corzine and Jim McGreevey have raised taxes on the average New Jersey family by more than $10,000 since 2002 - over $22 billion in taxes, the highest in the nation. In all, Corzine and Governor McGreevey have raised over 100 taxes on New Jersey's hardworking families. This will change in a Christie Administration. New Jersey's hard-working middle-class families can no longer handle the weight of these out of control taxes. The first step to reversing New Jersey's declining economic climate and giving New Jerseyans a little relief is by cutting taxes." (Christiefornj.com)

Read Chris' Plan To Cut Taxes Here.


Chris Has An Extensive Plan to Bring Good Jobs Back To New Jersey, Including Cultivating New Industries. "Under Jon Corzine's watch, New Jersey's unemployment rate has nearly doubled, jobs and businesses are leaving the state and families are struggling to make ends meet. Chris Christie is committed to making New Jersey competitive again by attracting quality paying jobs, expanding new industries, and promoting New Jersey as a good place to do business." (Christiefornj.com)

Read Chris' Plan To Get New Jersey Working Again Here.

Read Chris' Energy As Industry Plan Here.


Chris' Plan Will Ensure All Of New Jersey's Children Receive The Education They Deserve. Our public education system is failing in far too many parts of our state - in our cities, in our suburbs and in the rural parts of our state. Our children deserve better. All our current government does is simply throw more money at the problem without ever bringing about real change. Change won't come just with more money. That's the easy answer that hasn't worked for far too long. Change will only come with increased accountability and greater parental involvement. It is a moral imperative to educate our children in every corner of this state. It's time we had a Governor with the courage to provide tough answers for tough questions. Chris Christie will be that Governor. (Christiefornj.com)


Read Chris' Bringing Back Our Cities Plan Here.

Read Chris' Plan To Stop The Brain Drain Here.