Opinion: Should he? Would he? Could he?
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UPDATED: The Times got hold of a draft order (pdf) from Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger cutting the pay of state workers until the budget dispute is resolved (so did the Sacramento Bee).
Assembly Speaker Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) responded twice:
6:18 p.m. --
I don’t think the Governor should put public servants in the crossfire of this budget battle. But his action speaks to the need for all us -- including the Governor -- to negotiate a balanced, responsible budget that protects our schools and the safety net before we run out of cash.
Translation: He wouldn’t dare!!
6:29 p.m. --
I don’t believe the Governor would put public servants in the crossfire of this budget battle. But this action would speak to the need for all us -- including the Governor -- to negotiate a balanced, responsible budget that protects our schools and the safety net before we run out of cash.
Translation: He wouldn’t dare.