Democrats caught with their pants down by open mic in Califunny

sablescort · 07-22-2003, 08:17 PM

Wow the Democrats in California take in a meeting and somebody forgot to turn off the microphone?!

Now that the ultimate

in political history!

Open mic embarrasses Cali Democrats

Open Mic Catches California Democrats
Tue Jul 22, 5:58 PM ET

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Unaware that a live microphone was broadcasting their words around the Capitol, Assembly Democrats meeting behind closed doors debated prolonging California's budget crisis for political gain.

Members of the coalition of liberal Democrats talked about slowing progress on the budget as a means of increasing pressure on Republicans.

A microphone had been left on during the closed meeting Monday, and the conversation was transmitted to about 500 "squawk boxes" that enable staff members, lobbyists and reporters to listen in on legislative meetings.

Some members of the group, including Assemblywoman Jackie Goldberg, said if the budget crisis were extended, it could improve chances for a ballot initiative that would make it easier for the Democrats to raise taxes by lowering the threshold for passage from two-thirds to 55 percent.

"No one is running" for re-election, she said, according to a transcript made by Republicans. "And maybe you end up better off than you would have, and maybe you don't. But what you do is show people that you can't get to this without a 55 percent vote."

Assembly Republican Leader Dave Cox said that he was disappointed that Democrats would consider using the budget crisis to their political advantage.

Assembly Speaker Herb Wesson, a Democrat, tried to brush aside criticism of the meeting, calling it a "bull session" that didn't have much significance.

"For anyone, Democrat or Republican, to think there is some political advantage in this crisis, I think they are wrong," he said.

Goldberg said her comments were part of a larger discussion about whether it would be better to make deeper cuts this year to give taxpayers a taste of how bad things would be without a tax increase.

"It meant whether or not we do the things this year or next year that let the public understand how serious the situation is," Goldberg said.

javapride · 07-22-2003, 09:27 PM

AHHH shows we must watch what we say and not make them selves look like a fool ofc ca loves to mess up thats what blonde moments are abt LOL!

CatoCooper13 · 07-22-2003, 09:33 PM

Ehh...what a big blunder they made.

Well, they FORGOT to turn off the mic...their problem, heh.

Fly Free · 07-22-2003, 09:45 PM

CA sure has their priorities all screwed up :-x

*wonders if itll happen here in DC* hahaha :-x

wildzerica06 · 07-22-2003, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fly Free
CA sure has their priorities all screwed up :-x

*wonders if itll happen here in DC* hahaha :-x

god.. be happy u aren't here

but the weather is one thing I ain't complanin about

07-22-2003, 08:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
sablescort E=mc2 for Obama! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Found my way back home to Knoxville...heh! Posts: 2,690	Democrats caught with their pants down by open mic in Califunny Wow the Democrats in California take in a meeting and somebody forgot to turn off the microphone?! Now that the ultimate in political history! Open mic embarrasses Cali Democrats Open Mic Catches California Democrats Tue Jul 22, 5:58 PM ET SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Unaware that a live microphone was broadcasting their words around the Capitol, Assembly Democrats meeting behind closed doors debated prolonging California's budget crisis for political gain. Members of the coalition of liberal Democrats talked about slowing progress on the budget as a means of increasing pressure on Republicans. A microphone had been left on during the closed meeting Monday, and the conversation was transmitted to about 500 "squawk boxes" that enable staff members, lobbyists and reporters to listen in on legislative meetings. Some members of the group, including Assemblywoman Jackie Goldberg, said if the budget crisis were extended, it could improve chances for a ballot initiative that would make it easier for the Democrats to raise taxes by lowering the threshold for passage from two-thirds to 55 percent. "No one is running" for re-election, she said, according to a transcript made by Republicans. "And maybe you end up better off than you would have, and maybe you don't. But what you do is show people that you can't get to this without a 55 percent vote." Assembly Republican Leader Dave Cox said that he was disappointed that Democrats would consider using the budget crisis to their political advantage. Assembly Speaker Herb Wesson, a Democrat, tried to brush aside criticism of the meeting, calling it a "bull session" that didn't have much significance. "For anyone, Democrat or Republican, to think there is some political advantage in this crisis, I think they are wrong," he said. Goldberg said her comments were part of a larger discussion about whether it would be better to make deeper cuts this year to give taxpayers a taste of how bad things would be without a tax increase. "It meant whether or not we do the things this year or next year that let the public understand how serious the situation is," Goldberg said. __________________ "Organized money hates me--and I welcome their hatred." - Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945) "I never gave anybody hell! I just told the truth and they thought it was hell." <--Harry S. Truman (1884-1972) Obama: FDR for the 21st Century...Bring on the New Deal II!

07-22-2003, 09:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
CatoCooper13 Am attached and in LOVE! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sonoma County, California Posts: 6,419	Ehh...what a big blunder they made. Well, they FORGOT to turn off the mic...their problem, heh. __________________ Til I hold my bub in my arms.

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07-22-2003, 09:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
javapride Java's Big Island Life! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: hawaii Posts: 6,509	AHHH shows we must watch what we say and not make them selves look like a fool ofc ca loves to mess up thats what blonde moments are abt LOL!

07-22-2003, 09:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Fly Free Just me Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wherever i want to be LOL Posts: 9,101	CA sure has their priorities all screwed up :-x wonders if itll happen here in DC hahaha :-x