- Arnold didn't threaten to veto ahead of time because he was hoping the bill wouldn't pass (it was close). If the bill doesn't pass, Arnold doesn't have to end his straddle on gay marriage and alienate a consituency (which he does, either way);
- Once the bill passes, Arnold is forced to choose. If he doesn't veto the bill then it becomes law so that's as good as signing. This is a tough decision, though, so it takes him 24 hours;
- Making and announcing the decision early indicates that he takes the issue seriously, and avoids engendering the bitterness of dashed hopes;
- After announcing his decision, though, he will want to hold off on the actual veto until the legislature goes out of session. This forces the Democrats to call a special session should they be so crazed as to want to attempt an override;
- In the end, the veto is the only politic course of action. If the legislature wants it badly enough they can always override, but the people have spoken, via the ballot proposition, in a pretty strong way;
- Arnold's not gay.
Friday, September 09, 2005
Why Bob Should Buy Some Lattes in Bulk
Allow me to address Bob's argument point-by-point:
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Gosh, Derek's right: interim recess for the 2005 legislative year begins Sept 9th -- today. So, as of now, no more new bills, so putting off veto until after today is a reasonable political tactic.
Although Bob's gonna be buying those bulk lattes, he was only postulating that there was an alternate universe where there was a gay Schwarzenneger, with a possible chance that this is that universe.
I feel confident enough to change the bet, giving Bob 2:1 odds. If Schwarz doesn't veto, I pledge Bob 2 lattes while he still owes me one if I win.
Cynicism hasn't failed me yet.
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