Editor’s note: Below is a press release that succinctly sums up a very disturbing fact of Obama’s visit yesterday. Not only did he swoop in and “plant his flag” on jobs he had nothing to do with creating, but he did so on jobs that were the direct result of something he opposes: tax cuts.

Statement from Senate President Steve Pierce

“I welcome President Barack Obama to Arizona today. His short visit is a nice opportunity for him to see firsthand an example of the Arizona economic comeback. Our state is one of the country’s leaders in job growth, and the Intel Corp. expansion means hundreds of construction jobs right now, and one thousand new employees when the Fab 42 facility is complete.

Unfortunately, the President’s visit will include fawning media coverage and the implication he had something to do with the $5.2 billion expansion in Chandler. He did not. Intel leaders chose this site based on tax incentives put together in the Arizona Legislature. Those tax reductions made Arizona much more attractive to businesses such as Intel. Now, as the massive cranes swing with activity, Air Force One soars into town and the President proudly plants his flag on the project. That is unfortunate.”