And am hearing the same thing Insider Advantage is hearing. Perdue will probably veto the midyear budget and call a special session.
Apparently the Governor would rather spend all our money than give any back. I think the legislature should pass it tomorrow, adjourn and give the Governor time to veto it, then have the final day some time after the window for a veto has expired and come back into session to override his veto.
But that’s just me. It seems he’s been fairly AWOL all session anyway — other than showing up here and there to talk about his fishing initiative.
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Georgia Porkbusters » Perdue to veto tax break? // Apr 18, 2007 at 7:17 pm
[...] [UPDATE - 7:11pm] Erick has more at Peach Pundit. [...]
Andre Walker // Apr 18, 2007 at 7:19 pm
I’ve been hearing the same thing; that the session won’t end on Friday.
Some people have said that Tuesday or Wednesday might be Sine Die. Others have said the middle of May.
Honestly, I don’t know.
R.E.M. // Apr 18, 2007 at 7:24 pm
Word is, Sine Die on Friday, then a special session a week or so later. It looks like a lot of bills will be on hold until next year.
Bull Moose // Apr 18, 2007 at 8:06 pm
Well, the state’s Fisher In Chief seems to be detached from the reality of what’s going on in the state.
The House and Senate came to a decent agreement and the Governor is oblivious for threatening to veto it.
Chris Farris // Apr 18, 2007 at 8:07 pm
I think this just shows how much work is left ahead of us in the GOP. In 2010 we should elect the first Republican Governor since reconstruction.
Jason Pye // Apr 18, 2007 at 8:14 pm
Perdue just rendered himself irrelevant.
Holly // Apr 18, 2007 at 8:25 pm
In 2010 we should elect the first Republican Governor since reconstruction.
Amen.
I’m really angry about this, but I hope it plays out as Erick has suggested.
Erick // Apr 18, 2007 at 8:44 pm
Holly, I’m just offering up my dream scenario.
Bobby Kahn // Apr 18, 2007 at 8:59 pm
I see all is well in the New Georgia.
Erick // Apr 18, 2007 at 9:08 pm
Hahahaha Bobby. It’s like the Dems never left power!
ToddH // Apr 18, 2007 at 9:16 pm
Perdue is a Dem in GOP clothing.
Chris Farris // Apr 18, 2007 at 9:45 pm
OMG
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/1997_98/house/gass18.htm
Commence the count down till previous session archives are taken down.
The Exercise of Vital Powers » State Senator Sonny Perdue // Apr 18, 2007 at 9:52 pm
[...] With the news that the Governor might veto one or both budgets over the lack of spending on this pet projects, I felt compelled to dig out the way-back machine and bring you this link. [...]
foray // Apr 18, 2007 at 9:54 pm
Sonny should continue to veto the budget bills until his funding priorities are met- we cannot shut down 1/4 of State Govt for 2 mos waiting for the Big Budget to take affect.
The original house budget bill was something the people of Georgia would have been proud of
Erick // Apr 18, 2007 at 9:54 pm
Pfffft. I’ve got a screenshot of that saved Chris.
Holly // Apr 18, 2007 at 10:05 pm
Erick, I realize that. Even still, it’s a nice dream.
joe // Apr 18, 2007 at 10:14 pm
Chris,
You must be a young-un to think that less than 10 years ago qualifies for a way-back machine. That was just yesterday (which is really close to today).
Holly // Apr 18, 2007 at 10:15 pm
I was still in high school.
Chris Farris // Apr 18, 2007 at 11:08 pm
Joe,
It is in internet time.
Burdell // Apr 18, 2007 at 11:22 pm
Last time the General Assembly overrode a veto was 1974, and that was only after Carter told them to. Perhaps they should make history once again this session.
Bull Moose // Apr 19, 2007 at 12:10 am
Well, I’m glad to see that I’m not in the minority on the opinion about the Governor.
Though, I’m sure at the GOP Convention everyone will be kissing up to the Governor and praising him.
Besides Go Fish can anyone think of anything Sonny has stood for this session?
adamsmith4883 // Apr 19, 2007 at 5:08 am
Tax breaks for old, rich people…
Chris Farris // Apr 19, 2007 at 7:18 am
Time Management Skills
I hope Baxter/Galloway are correct. | Peach Pundit // Apr 19, 2007 at 10:10 am
[...] As Erick mentioned, Governor Perdue is hinting at vetoing the budget. The Political Insider suggests it’s a threat meant to encourage the Legislature to “fix the problems” in the budget. I hope it is just a threat and a special session is not in the cards. [...]
drjay // Apr 19, 2007 at 2:54 pm
of course conventioneers will kiss up to sonny–he’s the next vice president of the united states–right?
jsm // Apr 19, 2007 at 3:12 pm
I plan on having a homemade “Stop the Pork” sign to wave for Perdue, Saxby, and Johnny. What the heck, I may just put it on a tall stake with “Cut Spending” on the reverse and display one side or the other during every speech.