“Given Barack Obama’s call to sacrifice, will California lawmakers and the governor accept deep cuts and tax increases to balance the budget?”
Yes.
The President’s call will have no impact on what California lawmakers do. Which
“Should we return to a part-time Legislature? The buzz is that Schwarzenegger is pushing the idea anew. What do you think?”
Here’s a novel idea: Let’s think of ways to make the current Legislature more effective rather
“Gov. Schwarzenegger, back from vacation, has postponed his State of the State Address until Jan. 15. He’s already unveiled his 2009-10 budget. What’s with the changes in timing — smart politics or a communications blunder?”
Instead of
“Given all that’s happened in this state in 2008, how would you rate Gov. Schwarzenegger’s effectiveness as a governor and politician?”
His acting career is looking better all the time.
He’s a show horse, not a
“On the theory that the less time you’re here, the less damage you can do: Is it time for a part-time Legislature?”
I don’t suppose doing away with Democrats is a possibility.
That is the $41-billion
“The state’s fiscal mess is getting worse and, amid partisan rhetoric, nothing is happening. What exactly is wrong in Sacramento?”
Per diem pay for legislators.
The former Speaker of the Assembly just used the revolving door
"Politically speaking, what do you have to be thankful for (if anything)?"
No major elections in 2009.
I'm grateful for the Internet. Especially since the demise of California Journal, it has been hard to follow
“The intense controversy over Proposition 8 continues. The state Supreme Court is poised to weigh in. What do you think will be the ultimate fate of Proposition 8?”
It will be overturned, then the U.S. Supreme Court
“A new leader, Democrat Darrell Steinberg of Sacramento, has been chosen to run the state Senate. Will he make a real difference in the upper house?”
Steinberg will save the federal government a fortune. No more need
“What was your biggest surprise on election night?”
Prop. 8. Wow.
The biggest surprise was the apparent reelection of Ted Stevens in Alaska. Convicted felons usually don’t do that well.
Seventy percent African-American support for