"Tennessee Republican state Sen. Bo Watson warned on Tuesday that a plan to bring 200,000 jobs to his state was a “magnet for unionized labor, intentionally.” According to Chattanooga Times Free Press, Watson told the state Senate Commerce Committee that approving $165.8 million in tax incentives for Volkswagen was dangerous because unions could change the “culture” of Tennessee." - Andrew C (see frenf.it)

"“The incentive, no doubt, will create about 200,000 jobs directly, and countless more indirectly,” he admitted. “It will give southeast Tennessee a big foothold in the automotive industry, particularly in research and development. And it will allow the development of a new line of Volkswagen vehicles, particularly the SUV.” But Watson asserted that the threat of organized labor unions might not be worth the benefits that Volkswagen would bring to the state." - Andrew C (see frenf.it)

Ideology much? - Todd Hoff

A Republican who *doesn't* like "job creators"? Huh. - Spidra Webster

Ideology more important than results. - Todd Hoff