(From John:) Unaware that a live microphone was broadcasting their words around the Capitol, Assembly Democrats meeting behind closed doors debated prolonging California's budget crisis for political gain.
Assemblywoman Jackie Goldberg said if the budget crisis were extended, it could improve chances for a ballot initiative that would make it easier for the Democrats to raise taxes by lowering the threshold for passage from two-thirds to 55 percent.
Posted by Peter at July 23, 2003 07:51 AM
Oops. This is fodder for some deservedly nasty campaign commercials. "Jackie Goldberg... instead of stepping up to her responsibilities when the state's finances were in ruins, she tried to turn a political advantage. Is this the kind of leadership California needs?"
Payback is a bitch...