Angered by stalled budget, Assembly speaker threatens GOP gains

AP via SFGate ^ | 8/8/7 | DON THOMPSON, Associated Press Writer

[SmithL]

SACRAMENTO, (AP) -- The impasse over the state's long-overdue budget turned heated Wednesday when the Democratic leader of the Assembly said Republicans would lose the gains they had previously negotiated if they fail to end the stalemate quickly.

"Political hostage-taking is not the way to do business, and we can't reward it," said Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez, recently returned from a European vacation. . . .

[SmithL]

You came back just to say that?

[SmithL]

So much for post-partisanship.

[edcoil]

GOP in CA as gained zip so there is nothing to give up.

[NormsRevenge]

I hope Fabian enjoyed his Europe vacation. It’s gonna be a hot one here too.

[PEACE ENFORCER]

It’s incredible to believe the “SPENDERS” are arguing over a 250 million dollar street light synchronization bill, 150 million gong to L.A County, the Republicans are willing to spend 100 million which they say 50 million is what it should be. NEVER MIND THE 30 BILLION DOLLARS OF NEW DEBT. And to think we threw out “Gray Out” (Davis), for California’s OUT OF CONTROL TAX & SPEND liberal policies we have now and in the future (future entitlements approaching trillions).

[stephenjohnbanker]

Hope Nunez is well rested : )

[goldstategop]

Well... if the Democrats want to play hardball - there won't be a budget. Its that simple. Your side needs it more than ours, Fabian!

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[goldstategop]

Facts not spin:

SENATE CAGOP ON BUDGET

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[goldstategop]

Fabian Nunez's childish temper tantrum and wild accusation of threats of extortion from the Republican side are amazing when you consider the CAGOP is asking for $800 million worth of cuts and programs savings. That's 1% of a bloated budget. Don't tell me a 1% cut in spending is going to mean the end of the world in California. If the Democrats were rational, they'd sit down with the CAGOP to discuss how to eliminate the deficit. This isn't rocket science - in case the Assembly Speaker doesn't know it, California's Constitution REQUIRES a balanced budget. That means don't spend more than you take in revenue. Its a simple equation any schoolchild and for that matter every California family understands. But its a lesson that appears to be lost upon Sacramento.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[Uncle Hal]

GOP in CA. is dead. You cannot kill someone twice.