Romney’s Record As Governor

05:42

June 04, 2012

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As the legislature debated ways to further stimulate the Massachusetts economy, Romney urged life sciences and medical device manufacturing companies to apply for the Jobs Incentive Payment program that was part of the last economic bill in 2005. (AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye)

Romney’s Democratic critics say he failed to increase jobs while governor. His campaign says he dramatically improved job growth while governor. So who’s right? The answer is both sides are right, depending upon how you interpret the numbers.

Guest:

Callum Borchers, political correspondent for The Boston Globe

More:

Boston Globe: Obama, Romney Camps Battle Over Mass. Job Growth Figures

This segment aired on June 4, 2012.

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