Governor Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) offered Nike to move their business to his state after Arizona rescinded their tax benefits, saying the shoe manufacturer did “the right thing” by pulling a Betsy Ross flag-themed shoe from production.
After Governor Doug Ducey (R-Ariz.) gave Nike’s tax benefits the boot when the company pulled a shoe from production due to a former NFL quarterback — Colin Kaepernick — claiming the flag was offensive, Newsom offered the shoe giant to move their business to the Golden State, praising them as doing the “right thing” by calling back the shoe.
“Hey, [Nike] — we’re just a quick jaunt over the border…” wrote the California governor. “Thank you for doing the right thing. [California] is open for business and welcomes those that represent the best of our American values.” – READ MORE