Comments on: New Assembly Speaker to raise money for Buchanan http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2010/03/02/new-assembly-speaker-to-raise-money-for-buchanan/ Politics in the Bay Area and beyond Thu, 23 May 2013 07:24:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: John W. http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2010/03/02/new-assembly-speaker-to-raise-money-for-buchanan/comment-page-1/#comment-11083 John W. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:59:46 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/?p=10645#comment-11083 Yeah, that’s pretty much what she said in her letter to me. When she joined the rest of the Bay Area legislative delegation’s meddling in the BART negotiations, how was that not “business as usual?” I presume “backroom deal” refers to the open primary. Maldanado bucked his own party to reach a budget compromise and used the situation to push for meaningful government reform. Joan apparently was not in favor of that reform. So, who is the “business as usual” person here? What stance has Joan taken on any issue that was contrary to the interest of her public employee union constituency? Don’t get me wrong. I’m not impressed by Wilson signing the Club for Growth “no new tax” pledge card either. I’m looking for people willing to take political risks to do the right thing. Maldanado did that. Joan didn’t.

]]> By: Richard Stapler http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2010/03/02/new-assembly-speaker-to-raise-money-for-buchanan/comment-page-1/#comment-11069 Richard Stapler Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:57:20 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/?p=10645#comment-11069 Joan does not believe in business as usual. She believes we must refocus on the fundamental elements of governing.

As for Sen. Maldanado’s confirmation, she strongly believes that backroom deals should not be rewarded with appointments to statewide office.

]]> By: John W. http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2010/03/02/new-assembly-speaker-to-raise-money-for-buchanan/comment-page-1/#comment-11060 John W. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:43:48 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/?p=10645#comment-11060 If there’s a job description somewhere for “Bridge Burner,” Joan is superbly qualified. Too bad. The woman is very intelligent and could have played a constructive, moderating role in the Assembly. She blew it. The letter I received from her to justify her vote against the Maldanado nomination was pathetic.

]]> By: ted ford http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2010/03/02/new-assembly-speaker-to-raise-money-for-buchanan/comment-page-1/#comment-11056 ted ford Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:48:57 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/?p=10645#comment-11056 Anyone want to volunteer? She doesn’t deserve a free pass.

]]> By: Common Tater http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2010/03/02/new-assembly-speaker-to-raise-money-for-buchanan/comment-page-1/#comment-11047 Common Tater Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:08:35 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/?p=10645#comment-11047 Raise money for Buchanan! What for? So she can mount another ill-advised bid for higher office?

She was in the assembly for a very brief time before she decided to run for congress. What’s next? If the state senator’s office become vacant, Joan will be first in line, and (cribbing a line from ABBA) will be asking you to “take a chance on me.”

No thanks.

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