the campaign of 1982, Clinton promised to make major strides in education, including a large investment of public money, and avoided saying he would raise taxes. There was some skepticism on whether Clinton's record on the economy in Arkansas would translate into Democrats losing in upcoming elections. The regular legislative session in Arkansas of 1985 was devoted to economic development. The legislature approved almost all of Clinton's program, which included changes in banking laws, start-up money for technology-oriented businesses, and large tax incentives for Arkansas industries that expanded their production and jobs. Arkansas was one of the best states in new job creation in the next six years, but most of the jobs did not pay high wages, and it remained one of the worst states in average income. Democrats wanted a counter to Reaganomics but feared Clinton's plan would lead to more unhappy blue collar workers bolting to the Republicans, as his plan offered no real solution to stagnant wages. See also 1980 United States presidential election in Arkansas References Gubernatorial 1980 Arkansas Bill Clinton