Eh, this isn’t a bad “compromise”, considering the GOP can simply extend the existing bill in 2013 after winning handily in 2012.
I don’t like compromise, but this seems like it could a winner in terms of seeming flexible.
You’re as rotten as that Senator!
Compromise=surrender in this case. Since when does the majority party “compromise” with the minority on this vital issue? Let some other future legislature cave in 2013 and beyond. This wasn’t supposed to be a temporary measure. It was meant for the long term solvency of the state and it helps local governments.
True leaders NEVER COMPROMISE. Each time a timid, meek, and weak RINO compromises, the enemy (progressives) win an inch of their agenda.
1 inch plus 1 inch equals 2 inches. 12 inches equals a foot and so on.... Get the idea?
No matter what, each time a politician gives an inch, the goals of the Marxists, Communists, and Progressives comes one inch closer.
No! No Compromise on anything!
What was wrong with this first point you made? Agreed, compromise sucks when one party essentially gets screwed at the other party’s benefit.
From what I read, everything the Governor wants would stay intact, but be endanger of expiring in 2013. Hmm, now what happens prior to 2013? Oh yeah, 2012! I wonder if, perhaps, putting this timeline in place, helps motivate conservatives in WI to come out to the polls and support conservatives and the eventual nominee and be more strong about it than ever.
The point: If the bill is popular enough, 1 Dem will surely lose and GOP will keep its majorities. If the Dems win back power in the state houses even with the motivation on our side, then the issue mustn’t have reasonated as strongly as we thought.
So important questions. Of the 14 Democratic Senators on the run, who is up for reelection in 2012? If there’s a chance of beating them, then this date proposal might work. If not, then it probably sets the date for another battle but gives the GOP nominee the option to step in.