Castle Responds To Coons' Endorsement Of The Administration's Failed Economic Agenda

WILMINGTON, DE - Today, candidate for Senate Mike Castle issued the following statement in response to Chris Coons' endorsement of President Obama's economic plan that includes massive tax hikes and a second Stimulus Bill:

"Now is the worst time to consider raising taxes on any American. With our country facing near double digit unemployment and an economy struggling through the worst downturn in decades, increasing taxes at any level will kill jobs and slow down our recovery. Now is the time when families and investors need stability, not more debt or higher taxes.

"It is typical that Chris Coons would immediately rubber stamp the president's call for higher taxes and a second 'stimulus' package, as he repeatedly raised taxes on the residents of New County Castle, refused to rule out voting for higher taxes if elected to the Senate and supported the first stimulus package that has failed to fulfill its promise of keeping unemployment below 8% or create long-term job growth.

"Delawareans know that I am the only candidate in this race who has a proven record of opposing government spending and higher taxes, and this is a fight I will continue in the U.S. Senate."