Governor Hogan Vetoes HB1013

[shooter682]

"Gov. Larry Hogan swiftly vetoed a transportation scoring bill he labeled “the worst kind of policy” Friday morning, ensuring a veto override fight in the legislature.

Moments after the bill arrived on his desk, Hogan issued a prepared, three-page veto letter that said the bill “miserably fails” his “simple test” of whether a new law makes it easier for families and small businesses to stay in, or move to, Maryland.

Calling the legislation “regrettable,” Hogan wrote that the bill “has the potential to once again put Maryland roads and highways on a path of neglect and underinvestment. I would be defaulting on my vow to Marylanders if I did not make every effort to resist passage of this bill.”...
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/ma...nsportation-spending-bill-20160401-story.html

Them's fightin' words from Hogan.

And this in in Hogan's wheelhouse. Hopefully he's gonna make them look like the partisan political hacks and chumps that they are.

If you read the comments from this link you will see that the vitriol of the Left comes out. So with their comments that the rural areas don't need the money, Than have Pax river pull out taking the Millions of dollars and a few thousand jobs with it since these areas don't count since it is not in the DC Baltimore corridor.

 

[danb]

Personally I am glad he vetoed this early. It means he is confident he can win the fight (in the court of public opinion anyway). Annapolis twisting itself in knots to protect pet projects and special interests, and ignoring their constituents is exactly what we need to see.

 

[BeoBill]

If you read the comments from this link you will see that the vitriol of the Left comes out. So with their comments that the rural areas don't need the money, Than have Pax river pull out taking the Millions of dollars and a few thousand jobs with it since these areas don't count since it is not in the DC Baltimore corridor.

One word to bring up from the recent past: Beretta.

 

[Boxcab]

Personally I am glad he vetoed this early. It means he is confident he can win the fight (in the court of public opinion anyway). Annapolis twisting itself in knots to protect pet projects and special interests, and ignoring their constituents is exactly what we need to see.

The move will make the Mike and Mike carnival burn through their political capitol fast and early. It is a good move. M&M only have power when they can buy votes. The sooner they run out, or low on, their "power" (giving away things their positions control), the sooner they can no longer buy votes for laws they wish to pass.



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[BeoBill]

The move will make the Mike and Mike carnival burn through their political capitol fast and early. It is a good move. M&M only have power when they can buy votes. The sooner they run out, or low on, their "power" (giving away things their positions control), the sooner they can no longer buy votes for laws they wish to pass.

Don't ever forget that they have the bottomless pockets of the Bloomberg Machine behind them. If they can't steal it or bully it they'll try to buy it.

 

[good guy 176]

The move will make the Mike and Mike carnival burn through their political capitol fast and early. It is a good move. M&M only have power when they can buy votes. The sooner they run out, or low on, their "power" (giving away things their positions control), the sooner they can no longer buy votes for laws they wish to pass.


I don't ever see the Mike & Mike political capital coming to an end...not with the Minorities and Illegals occupying those seats in the GA. Conservative Marylanders will forever be in an uphill struggle and that's why you need an exit strategy to unass this cesspool when your personal objectives are met. It's called Head for the F... Hills, boys.

Been in Laurhell since July 1984 and have had it!

Lew--Ranger63
Old, Critical and Testy
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[danb]

This might have something to do with why he vetoed early:https://www.washingtonpost.com/loca...=hp_local-news_hoganpoll-715am:homepage/story

Hogan’s positive marks extend to a variety of key issues in the state: Between 51 and 58 percent approve of his handling of the economy, taxes, education and transportation.

Hogan knows which battles to pick. It will be interesting if M&M actually override this, since it will show how out of touch they actually are.

 

[iCoder80]

This might have something to do with why he vetoed early:https://www.washingtonpost.com/loca...=hp_local-news_hoganpoll-715am:homepage/story



Hogan knows which battles to pick. It will be interesting if M&M actually override this, since it will show how out of touch they actually are.

Hogan's real challenge is not to become another Ehrlich. Ehrlich had a great approval rating his first year or so as governor but that nosedived the second half of his term. To me it was that while he was good at boasting about not raising taxes, he had no problem raising every fee under the son. You can only fool the people so long.

 

[moojersey]

Veto to be overridden shortly

 

[Rack&Roll]

The House veto over-ride was 88-52.... At 12:29 just before I left the gallery.

 

[Boxtop]

/sigh

 

[eruby]

/sigh

Just a half sigh.

The other half comes in the next few days when the Senate overrides it as well.

 

[Jim12]

Hogan -- and by extension the electorate -- needs to be portrayed as the Gen. ASSy's. victims in this. The voters' will is being undone.

 

[light12pdr]

Well, I respect Governor Hogan for standing firm on his principles. He did not play any games. He vetoed it like he said he would. He did not wait till the 11th hour to do it knowing full well that a veto overide was imminent. He stands tall here and has my respect. I have a feeling his actions will help him.

 

[Matlack]

Folks should be reminded that this bill has two main goals...

1) Remove authority from the (Republican) Governor for decisions about transportation priorities

and

2) Throw taxpayer dollars into the Leftist Triangle, to further solidify the D voting blocs in Baltimore shitty and the DC burbs

You do know your best friend was the primary sponsor of that bill right?

And she will deny it at every chance.

 

[AssMan]

Sadly, MD is a lost cause. Following the redistricting referendum a few years back, the downward spiral was inevitable.


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[light12pdr]

Sadly, MD is a lost cause. Following the redistricting referendum a few years back, the downward spiral was inevitable.


I sure understand your frustration. I hope you are wrong. You know, I really like living in Maryland. We can't give up the fight, we just can't. Failed policies will eventually bring them down. Just don't know when.

 

[rockstarr]

The House veto over-ride was 88-52.... At 12:29 just before I left the gallery.

this is just disgraceful, no respect for the office at all..

I can see picking and choosing to override for select items but these children in the GA just override every single time they don't get their way.

 

[Czechnologist]

I like this for the fact that he stands for what he believes in. Way to go Governor Hogan.
Okay, maybe they will override it but at least he didn't cave in.