[Dave S]

Any governor can ultimately force a legislative coalition with less than a 2/3 majority to capitulate on budget issues if he is able to publicly articulate his case better than the opposition.

Well lucky for you, Tom will never have to prove you right. He will never become governor of California.

[thoughtomator]

Ah, the old "unelectable" chant in stealth form. If winning is all that matters to you, why aren't you a Democrat?