Posted on 09/30/2008 9:51:07 PM PDT by Mike Fieschko
[Veto message follows]
To Members of the California State Senate:
I am returning Senate Bill 37 without my signature.
As I stated in vetoing similar legislation in 2006, I believe strongly in democracy and in honoring the will of the people. This bill represents a significant departure away from letting each individual state choose how to award its presidential electoral votes and towards a national vote for president. Because California’s endorsement of a national popular vote would significantly change the debate on the matter, enactment of this bill would represent a major shift in the way not only Californians but all Americans choose their president. Such a significant change should be voted on by the people. As such, I cannot support this measure but encourage the proponents to seek approval of the people for the changes it proposes.
For these reasons, I am returning this bill without my signature.
Sincerely,
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Even a broken clock s right twice a day.
That’s about 20% of the voting strength necessary to implement the plan according to the interstate compact contained within the legislation.
Unless Republicans win, then forgetabouIt!
Wouldn't it be great to see those 55 votes split up?
Wow. Arnold has two great vetos today. Good for Arnold and CA
Yo Ahhhnold!
This country is a Representative Republic ... it is not a Democracy..
We vote for our Congresspeople to do our bidding in Washington (badly from the looks of things..but)
Democracy is ... a council of 1 sheep and 2 Wolves ... Let’s vote on ... “WHAT”S FOR DINNER!”
Another victory for sense thanks to Arnold.
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