Don Perata has been ousted...thanks to Prop 93; but he is exacting his revenge on Californians who voted against Prop 93. It's hard to believe that this guy wielded so much power in CA, next to Schwarzenegger...he's insane!

DEMOCRATS WANT TO RAISE YOUR TAXES... A LOT!
An exclusive column penned by Assembly Republican Leader Michael Villines.
March 6, 2008

[Publisher's Note: We are pleased to bring you this original and exclusive commentary by Assemblyman Mike Villines. Mike Villines is the elected leader of Assembly Republicans - Flash]

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This week, Democrats made clear what we have known all along – raising taxes on California’s hard-working families is their only solution to solving our state’s severe budget problems.

When asked what steps Democrats would take this year to balance the budget and address the state’s $16 billion budget deficit, Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata told the LA Times, “Raise taxes. That clear enough? Raise taxes.â€