In today’s Gazette, Roy T. Meyers, professor of political science, explains his expectation that Gov. O’Malley’s final legislative session will focus on job creation — an issue that will continue to be relevant to any office O’Malley might pursue in the future. Meyers suggests that O’Malley’s decision to run for president in 2016 will likely depend on whether former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton chooses to run, but that in the meantime he should work on building his national visibility on key issues.
For now, the governor’s administration notes that in 2014 he is likely to focus on the economy. Referencing O’Malley’s investments in education, biotechnology and cybersecurity, Meyers says, “He’s adopted a more intelligent job-building strategy, rather than the smokestack-chasing policies of some states.” He continues, “That being said, there are limits to what a governor can do. The reality is it’s going to be a long slog [to recovery].”
Earlier this week, Meyers appeared on Wisconsin Public Radio, discussing the specifics of President Obama’s $3.8 trillion federal budget proposal with CQ Roll Call White House Correspondent Steven Dennis and host Kathleen Dunn.
