On the other hand, there has to be something said for having juuuuuuuust enough Republicans in office in order blame everything on when things start circling down the toilet.
Look up the origins of the word "scapegoat". That will have to be the new mascot of The California Republican Party if this plot succeeds.
It has took a long time, but I think the Republicans have finally learned that (hard) lesson. This is why the few Republicans left in Sacramento are putting up a fight over the budget.
The Democrats can pass a budget (although they do need some Republicans for tax increases). If a few Republicans go over to the Dark side, the entire party will be portrayed as the party of taxes (with help from the media).
Again, I hope they have learned that lesson.