ALBANY, NY (03/27/2008; 1216)(readMedia)-- It is a sad irony that Senator Obama would come to New York to talk about his economic plan, because New Yorkers have seen firsthand the devastating consequences of the kind of runaway spending and endless tax increases that Senator Obama has supported throughout his career.

New Yorkers have seen jobs, families and opportunity pack up and leave New York for more hospitable areas when Democrats have implemented the kind of big government policies that are the very core of Senator Obama’s campaign rhetoric.

American families and businesses do not need more spending and obtrusive government; we need more opportunity and hope for a better future.

Senator John McCain’s approach of limiting government interference, containing government spending and allowing hard working families and businesses to keep more of their own money is the right way to ensure a vibrant, hopeful economy and opportunity for New Yorkers and all Americans.

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