Ignoring the Arnold in your living room, are we?
No, I'm not ignoring the fact his chief spokesman said taxes may have to be raised. Willie Brown couldn't have said it better himself.
And what has Arnold said about the car tax? I've had my hand to my ear, but haven't heard anything. Even BUSTAMANTE wants to reduce it!
The fact that Pete Wilson is standing just behind Arnold, wispering in his ear, isn't comforting; Wilson hiked California taxes more than any state-level tax increase in American history. That fact that he's a Republican doesn't make it easier to pay those taxes, I'm telling you!
In case you haven't heard the latest, Arnold's chief spokesman, is Arnold. And Arnold is a staunch supporter of Prop 13, and 187. Arnold is going to cut spending, which is what the governor is supposed to do.
Pete Wilson left the state with a multibillion dollar surplus. The taxes Wilson signed all had sunset provisions, and have gone away. They were a temporary neccessity.
What has Bustamente promised us? At least an $8 billion dollar tax increase.
The vote comes down to a simple question. Do you want to pay $8 billion more in taxes or have a governor who will cut spending. Bustamente will do the former and Arnold the later. Take your pick.