Which of These is Not Like the Other?

 UO reports that Oregon's economy declined for the third consecutive month. Apparently Gov. Kitzhaber's strategy of insulating schools to create jobs and turn things around hasn't had much effect yet. Or ever. Gov. Cowboy is a Democrat.
 www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2011/08/university_of_oregon_economic_1.html

In contrast, Texas is reporting "robust" job growth and relatively stable housing prices. Specifically, jobs were growing at a 3% annual rate. Gov. Rick Perry is a Republican.
www.housingwire.com/2011/08/03/texas-home-prices-stable-as-economy-adds-jobs

Well look at that - North Dakota is doing fine too. Employment is up 4.2% over last year and unemployment stands at 3.2%. No, that's not a typo. Gov. Dalrymple is a Republican.
finance.yahoo.com/blogs/daniel-gross/north-dakota-spurred-energy-ag-boom-3-2-122815061.html

Of course, the last two states have significant amounts of oil, so perhaps they can be distinguished from Oregon. All righty then, how about New Jersey? Home of beautiful Secaucus and maybe Jimmy Hoffa, NJ reported its best employment numbers since 2000.  And the Governor of NJ is - wait for it - Chris Christie, a Republican!
blogs.app.com/inthemoney/2011/07/22/nj-economy-grows-moderately-speaking-of-moderates/

OK kids, which of these things is not like the other? Hmmm?