I think there's some major ego involved here, too. Corzine seems to be taking this as a personal affront. The peons are getting too big for their britches. Nanny knows best after all.
That's my take, anyway :)
It's the standard Democrat gambit - - promise no tax increases, get elected, and then do everything in your power to hike taxes during your FIRST YEAR IN OFFICE (so there's plenty of time before the next election to restore your reputation). Clinton, Florio, Corzine - - look at history and the list of lying Democrats goes on forever.
Now that they have a deal, just breaking, the Casinos are going to reopen and without gambling nuts, NJ could not exist. Glad to see that Cape May was not closed. If only the Jersities would vote for Republicans instead of these tax raisers , they might have a chance to cut their deficits. Kean would be the first pol they should vote for.