A key phrase from a new state government agenda from Republicans is: "Borrow only what you can afford to pay back". Minority Leader Larry Cafero and the crafters of this "common sense" plan conveniently forget to mention that a Republican has held the Governor's office for 20 years. The Governor has sole and exclusive control over state borrowing. Blaming the Democratic majority for all state budget problems strains credulity. The executive branch is a co-equal and some would argue more powerful branch when it comes to the public purse.
There is nary a word about changing the tax structure to ease the burden on the property tax to pay for education. That real reform would offend corporate special interests and the folks who have the long driveways in the tony towns of the Nutmeg state who don't want the tax burden made fairer. Working and middle class taxpaying families get no comfort or relief from the drivel in this platform. Hypocrisy thy name is Republican.
Take a look yourself at www.commonsensecommitment.com
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