UPDATED: You Will Be Californized
America’s Californization continues at full speed:
[Governor] Schwarzenegger…is scheduled to join President Barack Obama at the White House to celebrate the federal adoption of auto emissions standards that mirror standards previously adopted by California. The Los Angeles Times describes this as “a win for California.” That may be. But it is a loss for the rest of the nation. And it may be just the first of many.
Alas. And that’s not where we want the country to go, for a variety of reasons.
We’re holding a special election in California today. Six measures allowing for higher taxes – among other things – are up for approval by referendum. If they fail – and it looks like they will – our state government is in for some financial shock therapy. It’s a long story, but one you don’t want to repeat at the national level or in your own state.
UPDATE: WSJ: Arnold’s legacy on the line.
