Posted on 08/13/2007 1:08:43 AM PDT by goldstategop
The fate of the overdue state budget hangs on one vote, but Jeff Denham says this time it won't be his.
The Atwater Republican senator, who used to be one of the Democrats' go-to guys for votes, vows he will not cave on the budget this year. He says he's determined despite enduring several political punches, the latest of which involves a recall effort in his competitive Central Valley district.
"I'm not going to be bullied or intimidated or pressured into voting for anything," said the almond farmer and business owner. "I think it's the right thing to do."
Denham's tough stance during California's 7-week-old budget conundrum has drawn both the ire of majority Democrats in need of one more GOP defector and praise from minority Republicans demanding more reductions in spending and changes in environmental policy.
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"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
Now that’s backbone. Very good.
This is the biggest political battle of the year in California and we need to support Republicans like Denham who are hanging tough despite loads of cr*p from the drive-bys like this article. Go to www.CARepublic.com and contribute some money to Sen. McClintock to help him fight for us.
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