As I recall, one of the main points of Arnie's Angels here on FR involved Republican control of the governor's veto.
So where's the beef when it is needed?
Steve, that may be true. I didn't touch on that issue. I'm not sure how it works in Sacramento. Can he x items out of the budget that was just approved?
The line item veto is something I support. I like the idea of the governor being able to slice off programs that are not worthy of funding. The situation we find ourselves in now, may not be the best time to use it.
We've got a lot riding on whether this governor can get anything passed by this legislature. Sure he can x out items that they want, but what happens two weeks later when they need to work on something we want?
I think both you and I can agree that we'd sure like to see a lot less liberal programs around. Let's just hope that some way somehow that comes about.
Later.
BTW, I'm not saying I wouldn't like to see the LIV used at all. When these two sides have felt each other out a little more, especially with the commission's new proposals, this governor is going to have to get down and dirty with the legislature. Pretty soon, there's going to be a time when good will just won't cut it any longer. Perhaps we're already there. I'm not quite ready to say that yet, but it's close.