Why does he need GOP input? The Dems own CA. Let them fix it.
Do Republicans run anything out there?
Jerry Brown might actually be a worse governor than Deval Patrick. I’m not placing any bets, though.
Here’s a Term Sheet:
1. No tax extensions or hikes.
2. If you ask me to reconsider #1, I will insist on tax CUTS across the board, 10% of all existing rates plus reinstatement of the child tax credit.
3. Cut spending massively. Make clear to the public that less-drastic cuts would be needed if union goons agreed to pension and health insurance reforms.
4. All new employees get zero state-paid pension money (they get the equivalent of a no-match 401k) and pay 50% of the actual cost of their hralthcare premiums.
5. See #3.
Pension, regulatory and other government changes is all it takes to clean up the Ca. mess but the democrats won’t do it,some leadership huh?.
Jerry should have asked 30 years ago
In this case, the Republicans in CA should remain silent. Brown is looking for a debate because he believes he can gather PR for a tax increase.
In this case, silence is golden!
I’m in CA—read an encouraging poll today that shows support for renewing the tax increases is slipping—also—incredible for CA!—75% of respondents want CA state workers to switch to a 401(k)-type retirement plan and want real pension reform.