Texas Gov. Rick Perry says he wants to spark competition with Illinois and will do so by luring businesses away from the state.
The Republican is in Chicago through Tuesday meeting with businesses. Perry is also speaking at a conference. Perry declines to name the businesses. He tells The Associated Press he hopes Illinois is ready for competition because he's going to ``bring it.'' Governor Perry cites Illinois' massive pension problem and high taxes. He says Texas is cheaper and has less regulation. Perry has made a similar trip in California.
In Illinois he's launched an $80,000 ad campaign, which urges companies to ``Get out while there's still time.'' Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has said the state doesn't need advice from Texas' Governor. He calls Perry's attempts publicity stunts.
