The problem with Gov. Dayton's budget is that it does not exist. Since revising his tax proposal a month ago, the governor has failed to identify how he would spend the $1.8 billion in additional revenue. Thus far he has not proposed any reductions in spending to close the budget gap. Even with his increased tax burden on small business owners and job providers, Gov. Dayton still doesn't have the money to fund his proposed spending.
His non-existent plan isn't anything he or his administration is apparently worried about. During a recent Commission on Planning and Fiscal Policy meeting, the Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner said a plan did not exist. That simple statement defines the governor's. He has no plan. He just wants to raise taxes, and he is getting ready to shut down government in a careless attempt to force the issue.
If you’re not getting a tax cut, you’re getting a pay cut.
To an outsider, me, they sound like they’re whining.
So how are the local media framing this as the fault of the Republicans, as I’m sure they are being blamed?
Your communist allies don’t control the legislature anymore Dayton! No tax hikes.
Election stealing bastard should be removed from office along with Franken.
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How many times must I say it? When good compromises with evil, it is only evil that will profit. DO NOT COMPROMISE WITH THE ENEMY!!! You see what they do, again and again and again. As far as the Democrats are concerned, they have already won since they got a Republican legislature to pass the biggest budget in state history. And you really want that as your legacy? Minnesota Republicans, you have already been PWN3D by Dayton. Never begin negotiations from your point of compromise. Start at zero and work your way up.