CAL-TAX (CA Taxpayers Association) ENDORSES SCHWARZENEGGER FOR GOVERNOR SACRAMENTO

California TaxPayers Association ^ | Sept. 29, 2003 | Larry McCarthy /Ron Roach

[FairOpinion]

The California Taxpayers' Association today announced its endorsement of Arnold Schwarzenegger for governor. This extraordinary action by the Cal-Tax Board of Directors was influenced heavily by the massive tax-increase agenda promoted by Lieutenant Governor Cruz Bustamante, the other leading candidate.

Cal-Tax President Larry McCarthy referred to the Bustamante $8 billion tax plan as one of the most radical, anti-business, anti-jobs agendas ever proposed by a state-elected official in California. California is facing an economic crisis and cannot afford more damage from Sacramento politicians. It is the judgment of the Cal-Tax Board that Arnold Schwarzenegger is the only viable candidate who can win this October 7 election and move California in a positive direction.

McCarthy said: "Mr. Bustamante's tax threat is a hostile and unwelcome message to businesses operating in California and those that would consider investing in California. This tax increase agenda tells voters that Cruz Bustamante, if elected, would make California a substantially more expensive place to operate businesses. The Bustamante tax increases would cripple the California economy."

McCarthy stated emphatically that tax increases are unnecessary. "California taxpayers now pay more than enough to ensure quality schools, public safety, highways, public works and safety net programs for those in need. The problem is Sacramento's reckless mismanagement of the $100 billion state budget." In its 77-year history, Cal-Tax has not endorsed candidates for elective office, but took this action because of the extraordinary recall election, the rapidly deteriorating California business climate, and the profound contrast between the leading candidates. "Unprecedented times require unprecedented actions," McCarthy said. The board took the position during a meeting September 26.

McCarthy also noted that California received a failing grade in a recently released business climate comparison with other states by the Jobs 1st Coalition. Looking at worker compensation, litigation, tax burden, and other important business costs, California receives an "F" grade. California is not competitive for business. In another recent study, the Tax Foundation in Washington, D.C., reported that California's business climate ranked 49th among the states.

The Cal-Tax board did not take a position on the question of the recall itself.

Founded in 1926, Cal-Tax has long provided a moderate voice in debates over taxes and spending. It is a business-oriented research and advocacy association with a dual mission to guard against unnecessary taxation and promote efficient, quality government services.

[FairOpinion]

And from another article, which just mentions this offhand, the important part is:

"Separately, the California Taxpayers' Association announced Monday it too was endorsing Schwarzenegger - the first time the group has endorsed a candidate in its 77-year-history."

Schwarzenegger picks up key GOP endorsements

[KellyAdmirer]

Hey McClintock boys, the RINOs are coming out of the woodwork now! LOL! To paraphrase Nixon, we're all RINOs now.

[EggsAckley]

PING!

[teletech]

"Separately, the California Taxpayers' Association announced Monday it too was endorsing Schwarzenegger - the first time the group has endorsed a candidate in its 77-year-history."

Has anyone told Tom?

[FairOpinion]

ping

[BJungNan]

The California Taxpayers' Association today announced its endorsement of Arnold Schwarzenegger for governor.

They are way late. I already endorsed him a long time ago.

[ServesURight]

Hey Schwarzenegger chump, McClintock is much better on taxes and economic policies than RINOLD. What is RINOLD gonna do about California's out-of-control Worker's Compensation costs? Benefits to illegal aliens? Sky-high health care costs? (Crickets chirping)

[PRND21]

Bump

[BibChr]

Hey scorched earth chump, got a reading problem?

It is the judgment of the Cal-Tax Board that Arnold Schwarzenegger is the only viable candidate who can win this October 7 election and move California in a positive direction.

Dan

[DoctorZIn]

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[CheneyChick]

Bo Derek on Hardball right now supporting Arnold.

[Russell Scott]

Sounds like the sheeple are in full stampede mode. As soon as Arnol(D) gets some daylight in the polls, its safe to be a RINO. Exactly why I would never get attached too closely to any party.

[South40]

Hey scorched earth chump, got a reading problem?

Yeah...he's been eating too much candy.

[Weimdog]

School kids are going to have a hell of a time learning how to spell Governor Schwarzenegger.

[BunnySlippers]

RINOS, RINOS everywhere! :-D

[BunnySlippers]

A clip of Arnold talking to Chris Matthews ...

[Tamzee]

You asked, here it is... try some Raid for those crickets in your house, BTW.

http://www.joinarnold.com/en/agenda/

[annyokie]

Bo Derek on Hardball right now supporting Arnold. Notice how all the good-lookers are on our side! ; ) Lookee their guy:

[Tempest]

But. . . but. . . My psychic said Arnold was going to raise taxes. The tarot cards told him so. . .

[Tamzee]

Thanks for the ping, EggsAckley :-)