Keep in mind that Gov. Rell can only PROPOSE closing Meriden Superior Court. Everything in her budget has to be voted on by a state legislature controlled by Democrats. All Meriden’s state representatives are Democrats. This group includes House Speaker Chris Donovan, arguably the second most powerful person in state government. I don’t think Donovan worked hard over many years to become speaker in order to support a Republican governor’s efforts to close the courthouse in his backyard.
I suspect this is an interesting political chess move. Rell keeps Donovan occupied fighting for Meriden Superior Court and in return some other proposal more palatable to Donovan and Democrats will be approved. That is my theory. What do you think?
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With respect, I think you are reading too much politically into this proposal. I think the Governor is looking for ways to cut without imposing tax cuts.
Sorry....I meant to write tax increases, not tax cuts at the end of my sentence.
Good point. We will have some follow up coverage in Friday's R-J. Be sure to check it out.
I think it was Lisa Moody playing with Chris' head.
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