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Posted on 09/06/2006 11:24:04 PM PDT by calcowgirl
Voters may best remember state Sen. Tom McClintock, R-Thousand Oaks, from the surreal 2003 recall election in which voters removed former Gov. Gray Davis and replaced him with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
McClintock, who many wags viewed as the most qualified candidate, came in a respectable third place behind Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante and well ahead, we might add, of the likes of former child star Gary Coleman and porn king Larry Flynt.
But instead of engendering bitterness, or disappearing from the radar (but not the payroll) like Bustamante, McClintock went to work with Schwarzenegger on scrapping the car tax. McClintock, of course, had clashed with Davis over the car tax in 2000 and was more than happy to shepherd Schwarzenegger's proposal.
McClintock has also helped find $1.1 billion in tax rebates for Californians who overpaid and is a strong proponent of lowering taxes and state debt to seed economic growth. Deeply committed to free-market philosophies, he consistently votes against taxes and fees and shameful borrowing in a debt-addicted state where every program is more "essential" than fiscal responsibility.
McClintock and Schwarzenegger share an interest in improving the state's transportation system - the No. 1 issue in California. There is no greater economic SigAlert than slowing the movement of people to work and goods to market.
The senator supports Proposition 1A, which would amend the state Constitution to prevent the state from raiding transportation funding for other uses, but is consistent with his anti-debt history in opposing the transportation bond measures.
McClintock understands the important roles the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles play in the global economy and correctly sees them as an economic opportunity rather than as the burden that many on the left consider them. In a speech to the Pacific Maritime Association last year in Long Beach, McClintock called shipping the "life's blood of the planet" and "because of increasingly meddlesome governmental regulation, reliable, efficient and economical access to California ports is now coming into question."
The fine working relationship between the governor and McClintock could elevate the role of lieutenant governor from a seat-warmer on state boards to that of adviser. We're afraid that won't happen if Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi, a Democrat, wins the slot, meaning business as usual for the No. 2 state office.
The Democrats have already turned the job into a punch line with Bustamante, who almost never meets with Schwarzenegger, and are shamelessly supporting his bid for insurance commissioner, a job for which he is not qualified.
McClintock would reverse recent history by doing much more than taking up space.
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I think he will bring dignity back to that office after others have stained it for sure.
He is more than capable no doubt.
A Message from State Senator Tom McClintockThe Labor Day Holiday Weekend traditionally marks the end of summer vacations, and it’s a time historically when gasoline prices dip in price and traffic commutes are more congested as people settle into their routines at home, work and school.
Over the coming weeks, as we hope to avoid the potholes and the tail lights in front of us, there may be an opportunity to contemplate on the state’s overall transportation needs and challenges. I thought it might be a good time to share my thoughts on California’s transportation issues.
This November, voters will be asked to decide on two transportation measures. For years, the Legislature has raided our highway taxes for general fund spending. That’s why I support Proposition 1A Transportation Funding Protection. Though it’s more window dressing than relief, this measure makes it marginally harder to do so.
Prop. 1B Transportation Bond: Although some of this money is for long overdue road construction, most goes for equipment, maintenance and social programs that will be obsolete decades before our children have finished paying off the debt. As a result, I’m opposed.
I believe that before we pass a transportation bond, we need to spend the highway taxes Californians are already paying for our highways.
California ranks 43rd among the 50 states in our per capita spending for our highways and we have the third highest gas tax in the country. The deplorable condition of California’s roads is not the fault of taxpayers for not paying enough taxes—you and I are paying for a first-rate road system. The fault is government continues to siphon off billions of those dollars for purposes unrelated to our highways. That’s why I urge you to support Proposition 1A.
Working together we can demand that our government does what every family does every day "work hard, waste not, and live within its means.”
Sincerely,
Tom McClintock
Better than Bustamante! LOL.
Pray he wins. Keep praying.
Unless Villaraigosa screws up royally, Tom is going to have a heck of a time finding a job politically higher up without some Presidential appointment.
How do we take our state back?
We've been invaded by Mexico and China and they vote (illegally), but they vote. And then the leftards.
How do we make a difference here? There's a Sonoma County GOP office to re-elect Arnie, but after he goes, then...what?
You have a typo or two, but your message is right on.
I know, late night and typing are NOT a strength of mine.
Nighty night.
Thank you!
BTTT
Thanks for this one. McClintock BUMP!
Holy s***, this was an editorial endorsement, right?
the most qualified candidate in the 2003 Recall election.
also the most abused, and oddly enough, by a lot of FR FRequenters, Go figure.
I guess Q as in Q factor was more important to folks more than qualified. .. the cost of that decision has already cost us close to 100 Billion dollars in budget increaes and new debt, with more to come..
Oh well..
2 months to Judgment Day
Ping for McClintock!( who should have been Governor to begin with!!!)
I assume so, yes. But it wasn't listed as such, so I just posted the info they had. The URL indicates in was categorized as "Opinion."
California Conservatives missed a HUGE opportunity by not supporting Arnold's Special Election.
Many "true conservatives" here let bitterness hand victory to the liberal unions, abortionists, etc.
I hope Tom wins but I think he has a very big hurdle. If he can win it would be a real plus for the GOP and portend good things in the future.
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