Topic: Small Business

Romney's gubernatorial policies are blamed for destroying small businesses through insurance mandates and increased professional fees. Independent businessmen, such as mortgage underwriters, saw their costs rise by thousands of dollars, leading some businesses to relocate out of Massachusetts.

The financial burdens of independent truck drivers are detailed, including high monthly payments, fuel costs, and expensive tire replacements. It is alleged that large corporations with government contracts are exempt from the aggressive enforcement faced by independent dump truck operators who lack the funds for political lobbying.