What happened to Scott Walker's Wis. job growth promise?

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks during the NRA's Celebration of American Values Leadership Forum at the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits April 13, 2012 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker promised to add 250,000 private-sector jobs to the state by the end of 2014 during the last election season.

Politifact has been keeping track of jobs in the state:

Our tally now stands at 102,195 jobs -- or about 40 percent of what Walker promised...

There are four months remaining before the end of Walker's term. To meet the promise, state employers would have to add 147,805 jobs, or an average of 36,951 per month in each of the next four months. That's far more than have been added in any recent year. "I don't think Wisconsin can create 250,000 jobs by the end of 2014," said Marquette University economist Abdur Chowdhury. "So Gov. Walker's electoral promise would be broken."

As this year's gubernatorial election heats up, we discuss Walker's progress on his pledge and how Wisconsin's economy compares to Minnesota's.

If you work, own a company or live in Wisconsin, what's your perspective on job creation and the economy? Leave your comments below.

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