governor of Colorado put out a list of stats showing how much better Colorado is than New Jersey
New Jersey governor Chris Christie said he would never legalize marijuana, like Colorado did, because it would harm the state’s quality of life. The governor of Colorado, John Hickenlooper, shot back today by releasing a list of reasons why Colorado has an awesome quality of life and why in comparison, New Jersey truly and utterly sucks.
DENVER - The Colorado governor's office is responding to New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's criticism of Colorado for its pot shops and legalized marijuana.
Monday, Christie was asked on a New Jersey radio station about legalizing marijuana. He responded, "For the people who are enamored with the idea with the income, the tax revenue from this, go to Colorado and see if you want to live there."
Gov. Hickenlooper's office defended Colorado and said many people want to live here.
"A lot of people think Colorado is great place to live, work and play. Plus, we have a pretty awesome quality of life. But don’t take just our word for it … for example:
America’s Top States for Business
# 7 Colorado
#42 New Jersey
The Best State for Business and Careers
#5 Colorado
#32 New Jersey
Is your state creating jobs and economic growth?
#14 in economic performance, Colorado
#33 in economic performance, New Jersey
#2 for innovation and entrepreneurship, Colorado
#14 for innovation and entrepreneurship, New Jersey
#8 for business climate, Colorado
#49 for business climate, New Jersey
The States of Our Union ... Are Not All Strong / We ranked all 50, from fabulous to failed.
#7 Colorado
#12 New Jersey
Find Out How Your Community Measures Up / State ranks
#7 Colorado
#23 New Jersey
Top State Technology and Science
#4 Colorado
#15 New Jersey"
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