A PolitiFact New Jersey investigation has found that spokesman used the wrong data to reach that conclusion, and rates his claim False.
The state has added jobs since Gov. Chris Christie took office, even though One New Jersey claims otherwise.TRENTON — State officials are anxious to see more job growth and a lower unemployment rate in New Jersey as the economy continues its fragile recovery.
But recovery can't come fast enough for Joshua Henne, spokesman for the Democratic-backed One New Jersey, who claims the number of jobs in New Jersey has decreased since Chris Christie has been governor.
A PolitiFact New Jersey investigation has found that Henne used the wrong data to reach that conclusion, and rates his claim False.
Read the complete ruling at PolitiFactNJ.com and then join the conversation about it at NJ.com.
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