[Amerigomag]

It was a political godsend for Schwarzenegger, even though it left many wondering why Democrats were so willing to give a Republican governor such a boost. The puzzlement continues, but the bond package is now on the November ballot, along with a $5.4 billion water and parks bond placed on the ballot by an initiative.

Your observation is a logical answer to the public quandary suggested by Mr. Walters today.

[calcowgirl]

I didn't understand Walter's comments about "puzzlement". Since when have democrats turned down billions in spending? The fact that the deferrals in Prop 1A will free up even more for the General fund between now and 2009 was just icing on the cake.