Some Advice for Governor Rod
Wow, is the media ever piling on poor Rod Blagojevich. Over at Capital Fax, Rich Miller posted on how beleaguered our Governor is.
I almost feel sorry for him. Stand in the way of an income tax increase, and receive the full ire of the left/media axis.
Argue for punishing “business,” and you certainly can’t get any love from the right, particularly with the extremely socially liberal record.
He’s either the gutsiest politician in the state, or a numbnut.
No one can help him with the Feds, but if he’s looking for political points and an opportunity to “lead” creatively, why not offer an aggressive “HB750 Compromise?”
Pass DJW’s idea of a big deductible tacked to the 67% hike (from 3 to 5%). But then, offer “real” property tax relief as his price for HB750 taxes. Instead of the CTBA/A+ scam, he could bargain hard for;
A) an independent charter school authority and NO caps on charters.
B) A real, permanent, cut in property taxes. You know, somthing robust enough that everyone in Cook & Collar notices on THIS YEARs second installment.
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Rod’s good on the stump. Sticking it to fat administrators while talking about education reforms that REALLY help children will suit him well. His poll numbers will rebound the moment the second installment bills come with 1/3 cut off THIS YEAR and out to the future.
It’s never a bad time to promote good good policies. And with Rod’s political fortunes on the wane, he might just want to try something creative.
