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Questions for George Pataki 2

George Pataki

Staff Report

Pres. Obama has gone after Romney on Bain Capital. Wise or not?

It’s unfortunate. This president’s job policies have failed and he’s attacking someone who has created jobs and successful private sector companies. If the president wants to point fingers, he can look at Solyndra and others. He lost hundreds of millions in taxpayer money.

Your thoughts on a VP pick for Gov. Romney?

I think whatever thoughts and opinions I have on that matter are best kept between Gov. Romney and myself. I have complete faith that Gov. Romney will pick the best and most qualified person for the job.

How much do the Wisconsin recall results matter for Nov.?

The average voter is worried about a job, home values and health care costs – these will drive the presidential election. People need a sense of the direction the U.S. is going in and right now they don’t have it.

What’s holding the economy back?

The costs and uncertainty of Obamacare, trillion-dollar deficits, and a bogus stimulus program. The president’s policies have failed. Gov. Romney has not had a chance to try what he believes will help the country. I think the American people are willing to give him a chance.

Should Obama be taking heat for the May jobs numbers?

I think he should be attacked for them. It’s now about three and a half years into his administration and he can’t continuously blame the fact that this is the worst recovery ever on President Bush. It’s tragic we’re not seeing the recovery we need.