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Posted on 09/16/2006 11:58:27 AM PDT by FairOpinion
CORNING - Noting that Corning is a good place to sink roots, California State Sen. Tom McClintock, met with members of the city government and the Corning Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday.
McClintock was in the north state Monday to participate in a 9-11 commemoration in Redding and Anderson. While there, the Republican candidate for lt. governor also attended a candlelight vigil in Shasta Lake City. He stopped off in Corning on the way home to Sacramento. He also made a visit to Chico.
"Corning seems like a good place to raise a family and set down roots," said McClintock as he toured the Corning Museum. "This is something that I think is missing in large urban areas."
McClintock visited with Corning Mayor Gary Strack, Councilwoman Darlene Dickison, Chamber President Yvonne Boles and other Chamber directors.
"The only difference between the California that you and I grew up in and the state we now live in, is public policy," he said. "Honestly, the problem isn't spending, it is borrowing. We borrow a lot more now."
He noted that the rate of growth hasn't risen. The state is actually in a population decline.
"How many of you have lost friends and family to other states? Did you know there are more Americans leaving the state than moving here?" he said. "At one time, we had the finest public school system and an almost free university system. Now all we have is a lot of waste."
McClintock pointed to the recall election as proof that California voters are fed up.
"At some point, the public is going to stand up and say they had enough," he said. "We saw shades of that during the recall. People are leaving party lines and paying attention."
McClintock and his wife Lori are the parents of two children, Shannah, 16, and Justin, 14.
"My parents came here to give their children a better chance, and that worked. California was a place of opportunity," said McClintock. "I look at my kids and wonder what we are giving them."
He said that the problem is partially what happened in the '70s when there was a move to a centralized and unionized the state government. He said it is what is responsible for the current fiscal crisis.
McClintock said that the recall showed him two things.
"The first thing it showed me was that people are focusing on things," said McClintock pointing out the ratings that a debate received before the recall.
"This was the first debate, before Arnold stepped into it, so there was no star factor," said McClintock. "It aired mainly in the Sacramento and Bay area and I was surprised that it blew the other shows out of the water."
The second thing that surprised him was how well he did when he ran for governor.
"Yes, I couldn't get around Arnold, but I did receive the highest approval rating," he said. "What this showed me was that when you scratch the surface in California with issues like immigration, taxes and fiscal policies, you have people beginning to focus and old party lines are being questioned and crossed."
He cited issues such as taxation, protecting private property and illegal immigration.
"Why is it that a state that has broken all records for spending still can't deliver a decent level of even basic services," he asked. "It's waste. We need to get this spiraling bureaucracy under control."
He added that it's not fair to punish the taxpayers for government waste.
As far as eminent domain laws, McClintock said that he is for Proposition 90, the Protect Our Homes Initiative.
"There are 6,000 public agencies in California that have the power to seize your home on pennies for the dollar and then give it somebody for their own personal gain." On the issue of illegal immigration, McClintock is equally passionate.
"Illegal immigration not only costs California taxpayers $10 million annually, it also undermines the entire process of assimilation that makes legal immigration possible," said McClintock.
He finished by saying he wants to make the state great again.
"I believe the hour is here, the voters are taking notice," said McClintock. "It's is our generation's responsibility to restore to our children the Golden State that our parents gave us."
"Why is it that a state that has broken all records for spending still can't deliver a decent level of even basic services," he asked. "It's waste. We need to get this spiraling bureaucracy under control."
He added that it's not fair to punish the taxpayers for government waste."
Excellent points.
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Corning is a neat town with a large casino just south and a huge Wal-Mart Distribution center to the east plus lots of agriculture...
Sure wish he would stopped in Lassen County. I am certain voters from Plumas & Modoc would have came to Susanville to support him. Bad move, on his part.
Tom's coming to San Diego next Saturday.
Sept. 23 9:30 AM
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Northern (true northern) CA is GREAT!
Thanks for the Ping. He's doing a great job as Senator and is most qualified to be LT. Governor. Actually, Governor in my opinion.
BTTT
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