Harrington Continues Attacking Wasserman Schultz on Economy

On Tuesday morning, Republican congressional candidate Karen Harrington, who is challenging Democratic U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, continued her campaign of blistering attacks on the incumbents position on the economy.

Taking umbrage at Wasserman Schultz blaming the economic problems on former President George W. Bush, Harrington insisted that the Democrats, who have controlled Congress since the 2006 general elections, are to blame for the recession and Floridas high unemployment rate.

"Debbie Wasserman Schultz must take responsibility for the failed economic results that have occurred on her watch -- results that are the direct consequence of the policies she has supported," said Harrington."Debbie Wasserman-Schultz -- along with most of the political class in both parties, Republicans and Democrats --has failed the American people.Ordinary Americans from all walks of life are directly responsible for their own job performance to their employers. Debbie Wasserman Schultz has made a living in Congress by scapegoating her political opposition with hyper-partisan rhetoric, and she has somehow convinced herself that she is exempt from notions of accountability and personal responsibility. The impact of her policies on Florida's unemployment rate since her party assumed responsibility for our national budget in 2007 is undeniable proof of her failure."

Harrington once again made small-business issues one of the centerpieces of the campaign.

"If you are a true advocate of the small businesses that are the backbone of the Florida economy, a member of Congress must do more than give speeches and photo-ops, said Harrington. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, through the policies she has supported, is directly responsible for the fear and uncertainty in our local business climate that has frozen job creation here in South Florida.As your congresswoman, I will support and enact the policies that are truly business-friendly and will spur job creation -- lowering taxes and eliminating costly regulations are what will restore a competitive and predictable business climate here in South Florida."