Comments on: The hardball tactics that got Prop. 39 tax hike passed

By: SeeSaw

SeeSaw — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 05:28:11 +0000

Want to document that, Rex? You better or your nose will continue to grow.

By: Rex the Wonder Dog!

Rex the Wonder Dog! — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 02:43:20 +0000

StevefromSacto says:
Your claim that “the general anti-tax beliefs of most of the Golden State electorate remain intact” is pure balderdash.
The majority of California voters saw the need for a balanced approach–both revenue increases and budget cuts–to help solve our state budget problems.
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Hard to argue that Pop 30 sent a message, but was the message based on fraud and Prop 30 out spending the opposition by 5-1 the reason that it passed?? I say yes.

By: double l

double l — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 19:16:33 +0000

It is too bad that politicians, opponents and proponents of propositions, and political pundits resort to slander and libel to further their causes during elections. It may not be illegal, but the electorate deserves facts not hyperbole.

By: CalWatchdog

CalWatchdog — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:43:26 +0000

StevefromSacto: Actually, Chris’ blog mainly was about Prop. 39, not Prop. 30.

But to your general point: Californians may have second thoughts next year when the tax increases crash the economy.

— John Seiler

By: StevefromSacto

StevefromSacto — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:34:24 +0000

Want some cheese with that whine, Chris.

Your claim that “the general anti-tax beliefs of most of the Golden State electorate remain intact” is pure balderdash.

The majority of California voters saw the need for a balanced approach–both revenue increases and budget cuts–to help solve our state budget problems. All across the state, they not only supported Prop. 30 by a wide margin, but they also voted down candidates who ran on ideologically rigid anti-tax platforms. That is why the Democrats now have super majorities in the State Senate and Assembly.

But by all means, Chris, I hope your candidates keep on pledging allegiance to Grover Norquist and Jon Coupal instead of to the people of California. I hope the Republicans continue to oppose any cooperation with the other side. That way, you’ll continue your slide into irrelevance.