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Arnold: Budget Crisis Is Not a Game of Chicken

Gov defends stance amid standoff

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(Newser) – Tensions are soaring in California as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger faces off against Democratic lawmakers in the state’s budget crisis. But the governator is keeping calm as he defends his position, the Financial Times reports. He’s calling for welfare reform before he’ll sign off on a budget, but Dems say now’s not the time. “If you can’t get them to cut down the costs of government when the state is facing such a financial crisis, then it’s never going to happen,” said Schwarzenegger.

“It’s not about who blinks first. It’s not a game of chicken," said the governor. Some have said Schwarzenegger’s focus is on his legacy and not solving the crisis. But he insists “this is about something much bigger than me: California. I’m just passing through."

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger talks with reporters during a break in budget meeting with Legislative leaders in Sacramento.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger talks with reporters during a break in budget meeting with Legislative leaders in Sacramento.   (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Schwarzenegger listens to a reporter's question about his proposals to reform welfare during anews conference in Sacramento last week.
Schwarzenegger listens to a reporter's question about his proposals to reform welfare during anews conference in Sacramento last week.   (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger walks past a chart showing projected savings to the state if his proposed reforms to the state's welfare programs are enacted.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger walks past a chart showing projected savings to the state if his proposed reforms to the state's welfare programs are enacted.   (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
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QuackQuack
Jul 12, 09 7:45 AM CDT
Go back to unreality of making movies Reply
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DeniseVB
Jul 12, 09 7:55 AM CDT
I hope Meg Whitman's the next gov, you know, someone with CEO experience? Reply
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Reader64481089
Jul 12, 09 10:25 AM CDT
Hey Arnold, wasn't your very FIRST PLATFORM to BALANCE THE BUDGET AT ANY COST? Another Republican failure. Reply
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shonangreg
Jul 12, 09 10:33 AM CDT
Why is everyone attacking Schwarzenegger? I know he has given a few insults while in office, but the budget crisis he faces is his doing as much as the one Obama faces is his, right? Bush and the Republican Congress and the Clinton and the Democrats to an extent caused the national economic crisis, and Proposition 9, voted into law by the majority of Californians caused theirs. ................. Please, someone correct me if I'm wrong. Reply
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Jul 12, 09 3:07 PM CDT
Prop 13.....
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