Comments on: Missing GOP members could have killed Lujan’s tax bill

By: dthomasdigital

dthomasdigital — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:27:07 +0000

The excuse was the two missing representatives had to go to doctor’s appointments… Really? What a load of crap, we are talking about bills that raise taxes. How about you schedule those doctors appointments after the session morons. I’m sick of dirty politicians, I’m sick of the lies, deceit, and corruption. It’s time to through the bums out on both sides. You work for us, start showing it.

By: SantaFeObserver

SantaFeObserver — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:18:26 +0000

There’s really no way to know if those tax bills would have been killed or not. There were two Democrat members excused during that vote too – who magically appeared in the chamber and then left again before the vote – and one can only assume that the outcome would have been the same with two additional Democrats present.

By: Ramirez

Ramirez — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:12:17 +0000

I hate to admit it, but David may be right. We need make sure what few GOP legislators we have are in their respective chambers ready to vote for the important issues such as a badly misguided and unnecessary tax hike.

By: jivaro99

jivaro99 — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:21:44 +0000

Keep thinking that way David and the conservatives will control the house this next hear.

By: Astute Observer

Astute Observer — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:38:21 +0000

Not certain which quadrant of the universe David is orbiting, but the vote indicates Lujan continues to lose his grip – if this vote had been take four years ago, it would’ve gone on straight party lines. Today, there were 10 Ds who crossed the Speaker. Had Roch and Powdrell been there, one of the tax hikes would’ve gone down. Too close for comfort for the Speaker – and he needs to retire and let someone who is smarter and more vibrant take over.

By: DAVID

DAVID — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:11:00 +0000

What took place today speaks volume.
Two major points:
1.) Speaker Lujan has a firm grasp on the House.
2.) The GOP is weak…

By: Dr. J

Dr. J — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:55:11 +0000

Oh please, Ben would have just pulled some other La Politica trick to get this through if these folks had been there and leaned to vote against it.