Video: California legislator who voted for tax hike rips … tax hikes
posted at 8:40 pm on February 19, 2009 by Allahpundit
Via Patterico, behold the “Republican” who made California’s $13 billion tax increase possible. Skip ahead to 1:15 and then 4:40.
Clearly, we need this man in the U.S. Senate.
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Well now that horse may not be clear into the next county but it is well out of the barn.
MB4 on February 19, 2009 at 8:43 PM
Maybe he was given some, uh, shall we say incentive to vote for the increase?
jgapinoy on February 19, 2009 at 8:43 PM
Clearly what this man needs is an enema.
MB4 on February 19, 2009 at 8:45 PM
It’s worse than that, he held out for OPEN PRIMARIES in CA. You know who that benefits?
Ann NY on February 19, 2009 at 8:47 PM
No habla el-toro poopo.
Bishop on February 19, 2009 at 8:48 PM
When is his re-election? I suspect he’ll lose.
jencab on February 19, 2009 at 8:48 PM
We need someone in the Senate who says one thing and does another? Don’t we already have enough?
JohnJ on February 19, 2009 at 8:48 PM
I live in Fresno, and I’m asking that the Central Valley of California become its own state, please. Sure it’s not as pretty as Monterey or Santa Barbara, but man, I’m betting we’d be way better off.
mauipundit on February 19, 2009 at 8:51 PM
So he votes for what he said he is against? Who would vote for that kind of creature. Sniff sniff, is that money I smell ….
tarpon on February 19, 2009 at 8:51 PM
Did he get a personal visit from the terminator?
neuquenguy on February 19, 2009 at 8:52 PM
Curious how people so in love with their own voices are so oblivious to what they say.
J in STL on February 19, 2009 at 8:52 PM
first of all….why is he chewing gum….
second of all….how did the Rep party ever let a hispanic man in….i thought we were all racists….
third of all….he is from Calf. no surprise here…
alexraye on February 19, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Don’t worry folks, many of us in CA are melting down the phone lines again!
This man will not have another chance to sell out the GOP in CA. We will work to get rid of him. I promise. And feel free to call him, because as CA goes, so goes the nation.
Here’s his contact info:
Capitol Office
State Capitol, Room 4082
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4015
Fax: (916) 445-8081
San Jose Office
100 Paseo de San Antonio, #206
San Jose, CA 95113
Phone: (408) 277-9461
Fax: (408) 277-9464
Monterey Office
590 Calle Principal
Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: (831) 657-6315
Fax: (831) 657-6320
San Luis Obispo Office
1356 Marsh Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: (805) 549-3784
Fax: (805) 549-3779
Califemme on February 19, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Oh goody…Snow, Collins and Specter could use the help.
AUINSC on February 19, 2009 at 8:58 PM
second of all….how did the Rep party ever let a hispanic man in
No shiite, I’m not about to learn Japanese just to make them feel included.
Bishop on February 19, 2009 at 8:59 PM
It’d be nice to melt the phones of the dems for once….
darii on February 19, 2009 at 9:01 PM
California will tax and regulate itself out of existence. Didn’t they learn anything from the Brownout Davis years?
neuquenguy on February 19, 2009 at 9:01 PM
Was this made before or after his vote to raise taxes?
genso on February 19, 2009 at 9:11 PM
I am really glad this is getting some national attention. This guy is despicable.
Mark1971 on February 19, 2009 at 9:11 PM
It’s from the RNC Convention.
darii on February 19, 2009 at 9:12 PM
You know…..
I give Sen. Maldonado some credit…….
This state has been run into the absolute ground by the Liberal Democrats, Teacher, Labor, and Public Unions that have been calling the shots for over twenty years.
……. ever notice how they are never to blame, even though they are in control and have caused the problem in the first place?
No stories on “WHY” we are over budget, what the State is spending all it’s money on, how illegal aliens have effectively destroyed our economy, the social engineering projects that grow in bureaucracy and budget every year that just can’t be cut or eliminated, how the politically correct environmentalist have destroyed our energy production capability to fund ourselves and caused a man made drought over a fish found all over the world.
No………….. no stories of the true nightmare California has become, and thanks to Mr. Teleprompter, the rest of the Nation will soon follow.
Just dump all over Sen. Maldonado to shift the story, as he held out and tried to make a stand, with the Governator, the Media, the Unions, TV and Radio ads……… “for the children”.
I live in this God forsaken state and have seen what it once was and what it has become……….
………. the fact that he held out as long as he did and actually got something for it, should not be taken lightly.
Seven Percent Solution on February 19, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Before. He was speaking to the GOP convention last year.
Mark1971 on February 19, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Well, given how the new Obamanomics work…they’ll actually tax and spend the entire country out of existence first. Take a guess how many federal dollars will be sent into that money sinkhole before we all go under…the answer is: as much as necessary.
AUINSC on February 19, 2009 at 9:15 PM
Oh come on. He’s a whore.
Mark1971 on February 19, 2009 at 9:15 PM
There’s gonna be a bloodbath in the 2010 elections. A lot of politicians in Sacramento will be moving out, and not because they want to.
GarandFan on February 19, 2009 at 9:15 PM
Thanks. Too damn bad. We already have too many who don’t truly believe what they say. Kick him out now.
genso on February 19, 2009 at 9:15 PM
I was against the tax increase before I was for it.
jgapinoy on February 19, 2009 at 9:16 PM
After years of masking the reality of the economic situation in the US, now, there is nowhere to run, and nowhere to hide. All the King’s horses and all the King’s men cannot put the bubble back together again. In years past, an out of context jam was enough to turn the tide of a market selloff. Now, the propping is just a bump in the road – the road to nowhere.
The irony, the fastest way to end the misery – would be to put this bust out of its misery. People and organizations that deserve to fail, should be allowed to fail. Instead, the Fed, the treasury, congress, the prez and TPTB desperately try to hold back the flood of collapsing debt obligations – by sticking fingers in a leaky dyke at random. What needs to unfold – the vetting – is going to happen irrespective of the wants and desires of our ‘leaders.’ And, the same people who have caused this fiasco are now convinced that only they can fix the problem – please. The US is great despite its government – not because of it. And, it would certainly be refreshing if our government were honest with us – for once.
KentAllard on February 19, 2009 at 9:18 PM
Yeah he got some concessions he wanted that could help him not the state. I am leaving before my car tax comes due.
goat on February 19, 2009 at 9:21 PM
There were actually four GOP Seanators that voted for it and about the same number in the Assembly.
goat on February 19, 2009 at 9:23 PM
Maybe……… but you did not comment on the bigger picture.
They are sending out IOU’s for our tax rebates here……
……… do you know how easy it is to pay your bills with an IOU from the State Government?
This State is soooooooooooooo fu$ked up, it’s beyond belief, but you don’t see that in our free and independent press.
This was the first time, in a long time, that the Republicans in the State Legislature held out as long as they did………….
………. after getting screwed for so long,
This feels like I was kissed and given a reach around.
Seven Percent Solution on February 19, 2009 at 9:23 PM
Ok, the fight for THIS budget is over. Come July (the beginning of the CA fiscal year), we’ll be back in the same predicament. Deeper in debt. People and businesses moving out of the state. More people on welfare (thanks to the Porkulus incentives). More people and interest groups screaming that they need more of the public’s money.
Kalifornia Kafir on February 19, 2009 at 9:39 PM
Hey, Senator, it’s impolite to point. All the time.
TinMan13 on February 19, 2009 at 9:43 PM
That man makes me sick. I have been emailing him for two weeks. He even replied back and said he wouldn’t vote. He is a liar. He won’t get my vote and we are calling his office like crazy. Another Rino Traitor. We will be moving and I hope we sell our home fast.
sheebe on February 19, 2009 at 9:49 PM
#1. “Senator, take your legislative agenda and shove it up your ass.”*
*May G*d bless America with another version of “The West Wing”.
#2. This boy needs to go back to Daddy and learn about economics.
HotAirJosef on February 19, 2009 at 9:51 PM
Revolt, recall, repeal.
John and Ken had the Prop. 13 guy on – they’re going to join forces to repeal a good chunk of the taxes. There’s vote in CA on May 19 and it’s supposed to be on the ballot.
John and Ken are getting numerous calls and e-mails from Reagan Democrats in Cali. We helped Arnold in, we’ll help him out. We must take the state and the country back.
Entelechy on February 19, 2009 at 9:51 PM
There’s a donkey with a plow attached to his neck on my porch.
Ca
ResidentSharecropperPattyJ on February 19, 2009 at 9:53 PM
No no not at all… I live in this state too. If he would have held out they would have been forced back to the table and then more of this ridiculous spending would have been cut…Also he cut the gas tax which is a consumption tax that everyone would have paid including illegal aliens…instead we got an income tax hike which will only affect those of us deemed rich enough to pay taxes! My husband and I have already gotten a plan together to be out of here within 10 years…Hope to God we last that long…
CCRWM on February 19, 2009 at 9:53 PM
Look how the NYT destort the news and belittle John and Ken, who’re trying to save the taxpayers from being raped, regardless of politics.
This, the NYT considers reporting.
It’s more like anthropologists descending down from their towers to report on the monkeys shouting at the government in California.
This is considered objective reporting? The condescention is breathstopping.
They don’t even merit to be used for fish wrapping paper.
Entelechy on February 19, 2009 at 9:53 PM
Seven Percent Solution on February 19, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Okay, I’ll give him some. But I’d put the tax increases up to a vote, with a clear warning that voting NO meant these cuts.
HotAirJosef on February 19, 2009 at 9:54 PM
Entelechy on February 19, 2009 at 9:53 PM
I heard John & Ken gush over it. No worries. It’s an honour that only Maureen Dowd getting nude in the process would make better.
HotAirJosef on February 19, 2009 at 9:57 PM
July 31, 2004, promise kept.
and
Now, promise broken. A very big whore!
Entelechy on February 19, 2009 at 9:58 PM
Hey fellow Californians if you are expecting a tax refund apply it to this year’s taxes then the state is sending the IOU to itself.
goat on February 19, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Had that exact same idea!
JiangxiDad on February 19, 2009 at 10:01 PM
I’ll tell you why it will be an uphill battle to change things in CA. We’ve revolted before but that was before the state becme 53% latino and something like another 15 % other ethnicities. They have a completely different mind set and since this is so much better than what they had from where they came, they will keep Democrats in as long as Dems rob us hardworking Americans to give them benefits they don’t pay for or deserve in exchange for thee votes that keep them in power!
CCRWM on February 19, 2009 at 10:03 PM
The big hypocritical oaf, Arnold, on taxes, back then.
Entelechy on February 19, 2009 at 10:06 PM
When Arnold repealed the car tax. Then, he praised John and Ken. Today he belittles them.
Now, it’s back. What a Schwein.
Entelechy on February 19, 2009 at 10:09 PM
I don’t like this anymore than anyone else living in this State……………….. but,
Can we at least look at the controlling political party that caused this mess in the first place………?
Recalling Mr. Maldonado only plays into the Democrat’s hand,…………
………… how about giving him credit for the small stones he actually has, and encourage him to continue the fight.
Seven Percent Solution on February 19, 2009 at 10:11 PM
No, I don’t agree… We’re never getting rid of the Democrats so we need Republicans to stop the madness when they can!
CCRWM on February 19, 2009 at 10:21 PM
7%, you’re too generous tonight. How about throwing them all out? Join the efforts of John and Ken. We’ve got to get going.
The state, and thus the country must be saved. The plunderers know no limits. It doesn’t matter what party they’re in any more. There is no difference any more.
Entelechy on February 19, 2009 at 10:30 PM
I live here in the L.A. area and I wouldn’t take what John and Ken say with any semblance of the truth. They are both shock jocks who care more about their own financial status than that of the people of California!
They could care less about California. They’re screaming because it will cut into their paychecks not because it’s a worthy cause.
I would prefer someone else take up the gauntlet of our cause, I have no use for those two.
Joe Pyne on February 19, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Sign of the times, sign of tomorrow. Maybe I’m already there. Light up the sky, I’m too high to follow. Sign of the times yea, yea, yea.
The last I heard
Someone took my pot of gold
From the end of the rainbow
juanito on February 19, 2009 at 10:53 PM
TRRRROOOOOLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!
HotAirJosef on February 19, 2009 at 10:56 PM
Is anyone really surprised by this?
Honestly, when I look at Schwarzenegger now, the only thing that comes to mind is, “What the hell were we thinking?”
We deserve these clowns.
The Ugly American on February 19, 2009 at 11:00 PM
BTW, my fellow Californians can go here (courtesy of the Sacramento Bee) for a calculation of their new and improved taxes.
I myself will be paying nearly $300 dollars in new taxes.
So much for the stimulus.
The Ugly American on February 19, 2009 at 11:06 PM
FFOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Joe Pyne on February 19, 2009 at 11:17 PM
The Ugly American on February 19, 2009 at 11:00 PM
You could have had Tom McClintock for Governor. Sigh.
HotAirJosef on February 19, 2009 at 11:23 PM
Agreed…………
……… but look what happened after we ousted Gray Davis.
The Governator thought he had a mandate, and placed initiatives on the ballot to fix the problem, Conservative initiatives,
……… only to have the collective Unions across the country throw half a Billion dollars into a propaganda battle against him.
Result………… the sheeple voted against the initiatives, the Governator turned left, and we are worse now than we were then.
The basic problem is that our tax dollars are providing funding for the political machine of the left, and it is matched with union funds from across the country, if their members agree or not, they don’t have a choice………
We can vote our bad guys out……….
……….. and they will buy the votes to get their worse guys in.
Seven Percent Solution on February 19, 2009 at 11:50 PM
Open Primaries were declared unconstitutional in California a few years ago. Open primaries will NEVER happen. Who do these people think they’re kidding????
RealDemocrat on February 20, 2009 at 1:27 AM
Taxes to keep paying for Illegal Aliens and their Bingo Babies!!!!!
RealDemocrat on February 20, 2009 at 1:29 AM
I share your sentiments; I live near Visalia.
I hate the fact that the liberals in L.A. and S.F. are able to muck elections for the rest of us.
eaglescout1998 on February 20, 2009 at 2:41 AM
Sen. Maldonado represents a Democratic district. It is to the dumb miscalculation of then Dem. Sen. President Perata to leave him unopposed in 2008. It will be the GOP’s dumb miscalculation to recall him because the seat, which includes Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties (Pete Stark territory), will fall to a Democrat. So we get another far far far more liberal person in the Senate that would vote for all tax hikes and spending hikes.
The person who should be recalled is the Orange County Dem Sen. Lou Correa. He won in 2006 by 400-something votes. What’s worse he signed a pledge not to increase taxes. He’s toast if we recall him. There’s also Ducheny (SD), and Florez (Central Valley) who are in marginal districts.
Apologetic California on February 20, 2009 at 3:16 AM
They threw him a few bones and he sold out our largest state. So goes politics. Loser.
Jaibones on February 20, 2009 at 7:40 AM
Dude is gonna get Gray Davised…
doriangrey on February 20, 2009 at 8:14 AM
All cities are Blue including Fresno! Too many Fresnoians(?) are as clueless as anyone in the Bay Area. How many days have you been allowed to light your fireplace this winter? They started in 2003 and have ratcheted up the restrictions every year. This winter according to an interview I heard on your local radio while in Elk Grove the woman heading the effort expects the ban days to jump 60% from last year. Your pollution dept. is bragging that Freson is leading the way for all cities in the country to adopt these same Nanny State policies.
There are some truly conservative cities in America but Fresno isn’t one of them. Watching the Central Valley slide into the PC/Green pit confirms that we’re in deep sh*t. California’s a lost cause.
We’ve got the land bought and two of our family’s households will be building elsewhere by next spring, God willing. We’ll be joining three other family households that were smart enough to get out over the last decade.
rcl on February 20, 2009 at 12:32 PM
Freson = Fresno of course…
rcl on February 20, 2009 at 12:33 PM