You ridiculed my attempt to suggest that the 47th ranking was a fair question. Really, you started the thread to defend Romney; not to have a discussion about it.
I do believe jobs are a lagging indicator, but when the national economy is doing well, it's definitely fair to ask why some states lag, and why some states excel. In fact, we could learn a lot as a nation by studying the reasons for each. There are different circumstances in each state, but historically, when the national economy is good, the states follow that lead.
I actually have no idea why MA was 47th, but I'm curious about it. Like I said, we definitely praise governors who are ahead of the curve. Why was MA so far behind? What was the reason they were 47th? These are fair questions, especially since one of the cornerstones of Romney's campaign is his record as a jobs creator.