California: Democratic unity wanes on budget. Some raise concerns about more deficits, new taxes

Contra Costa Times ^ | July 13, 2002 | Andrew LaMar

[John Jorsett]

SACRAMENTO - As Democratic legislative leaders attempt to line up Republican support for a $99 billion spending plan, they are facing a small but growing rebellion among members of their own party.

Two Assembly Democrats -- Helen Thomson of Davis and Dean Florez of Bakersfield -- have said they can't commit to backing it. Now others are raising concerns about everything from the $3.9 billion in proposed new taxes to estimates that a $9.8 billion deficit awaits the state next year if the current plan is adopted.

[John Jorsett]

Ping

[daviddennis]

Wow. We should "put it on the front burner in years ahead".

Perhaps if he'd put it on the front burner when he prepared the budget, we wouldn't be in such a fix?

I still don't understand why this is a "tight" budget when it's $20bln over what last year's budget cost.

D

[John Jorsett]

It's tight because if they had their way, it'd be FIFTY billion over. The governmental 'need' for our dollars is infinite.

[MonroeDNA]

Although I feel sorry for Californians, I don't regret for one second moving back to Florida 6 years ago.

No state income tax.
No emissions checks.
You can go 80 in the 70 zones without being pulled over.
70 zones everywhere.
CCW "shall issue" law.
My .357 in the glove box, completely legal, with no need for registration, permission, forms, permision, permission, no hassle at all.
The .357 in the car-behind-me's glovebox, keeping me safe from carjackers at the stop light (we back each other up, as a common courtesy).
Those .357's backing up our outstanding police force, if need arises (we'll be there for ya).
"Right to Work" state.
Jeb.
No Barbara Boxer, Fienstein, Willie Brown, etc.
Republican Senate.
Republican House.
No Spotted Owls.
No Endangered insects.
Aligators!!!! Wimpy tree huggers don't dare venture into the 'glades.
College football. We rule.
IMHO
;)

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

The Democrats are perhaps starting to face reality?

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[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Got to drop this link in here for an amusing read :

Let 'em Eat Dust

[Carry_Okie]

I'm not so sure I would be so blithe about that. You also have Sustainable Florida and eco-land grabs for the benefit of developers, busybody socialists, bureaucrats, and banks, just like we do in California! They're working hard, and it's only a matter of time.

FLORIDA IS ON ITS WAY TO BEING JUST LIKE THE STATE YOU LEFT!

Maybe you were better off to stand and fight than to cut and run?

[NormsRevenge]

DUMP DAVI$ & the Den of Socialists

GO SIMON

[MonroeDNA]

"Maybe you were better off to stand and fight than to cut and run?"

"You got to know when to hold 'em,

Know when to fold 'em,

know when to walk away,

and know when to run..."

The gambler --Kenny Rodgers

Let me know if you need blankets, ammo, or a safe haven.

[ijcr]

Add 700 species of fish in the Indian River, Homestead exemption, no snow and ice,and a 6% sales tax. Nothing to bit*h about except the socialists from NY retiring down here.