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Welcome to another edition of FT Now! This week, we got even more evidence that states led by Republican governors are thriving. Anyone surprised? Govs. Kay Ivey, Kim Reynolds, and Kristi Noem joined forces to voice support of Judge Amy Coney Barrett - more on that below. Last but not least, Joe Biden let slip during the presidential debate on Thursday night that his administration would kill jobs in our country’s energy industry. Yikes. Happy reading!
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| Top Nine States with Lowest Unemployment Rates Led By Republican Governors |
| What Happened: |
| The newest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that for the month of September, the nine states with the lowest unemployment all have Republican governors. Nebraska, with Gov. Pete Ricketts, claimed the top spot with a 3.5% unemployment rate. |
| Why You Should Care: |
| Policies have real-world consequences. Governors who pursue economic growth and business-friendly policies are clearly doing more to help their constituents. |
| What Happens Next: |
| While GOP governors are getting their states on the right track, Democrats continue to chase crushing regulations and tax hikes - driving up unemployment rates even more. |
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| Trio of Governors: Judge Amy Coney Barrett an Inspirational Pick for U.S. Supreme Court |
| What Happened: |
| Governors Kay Ivey of Alabama, Kristi Noem of South Dakota, and Kim Reynolds of Iowa penned an op-ed this week to voice their support of Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court. |
| Why You Should Care: |
| These governors, who are either the first or second females to be elected governors in their states, understand the significance of Barrett’s nomination. Still, their support "hinges not on her being a female, but rather her superior intellect, unflappable composure, and impeccable integrity…" |
| What Happens Next: |
| Unfortunately, the Senate vote will likely come down on strict party lines - despite Barrett’s superior qualifications. |
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| Trump, Biden Clash Again Over Fracking, Oil Industry At Final Debate |
| What Happened: |
| During the final presidential debate, President Trump and Joe Biden went toe-to-toe over oil, fossil fuels, and fracking. |
| Why You Should Care: |
| Not only does Biden support the Green New Deal, he admitted during the debate that he wants the U.S. to transition completely away from oil. Trump also accused Biden of wanting to ban fracking, which would kill countless jobs in the U.S. |
| What Happens Next: |
| Americans have a decision to make: do they want a president who supports all forms of energy or one that supports radical, costly policies like the Green New Deal? |
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Thank you for reading this week’s edition of FT Now.
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