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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWhy Is Jan Brewer Taking So Long to Decide the Fate of Arizona's Anti-Gay Bill?
By Josh Voorhees
Waiting on Brewer: Associated Press: "Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer was holding a series of private meetings Wednesday with opponents and proponents of legislation adding protections for people who assert their religious beliefs in refusing service to gays, a proposal that has focused national attention on the state as business groups, gay rights supporters and even many fellow Republicans urged her to use her veto power. The governor faces a Saturday deadline to either sign Senate Bill 1062 or use her veto stamp. In a tweet from her official twitter account late Tuesday, the governor said: 'I assure you, as always, I will do the right thing for the State of Arizona.' Brewer has been under increasing pressure to veto the proposal passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature. The proposal passed with support from all but three House Republicans and all 17 GOP state senators. Three of those senators, however, reversed course Monday and called for the governor to veto the SB1062."
Why the Wait, Part 1: USA Today: "The legislation landed on her desk Monday, and as each day has passed, emotions surrounding the debate have heightened. Many are questioning why Brewer is taking so long to act. Speculation is that the governor will veto the bill no later than Friday evening. The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which is among the business groups strongly opposed to the bill, is scheduled to honor her then. Some political insiders believe Brewer has allowed furor over the legislation to build to thwart social conservatives' attempts to push a similar bill later. SB 1062 bill shields businesses from being sued if they deny service to individuals based on sincerely held religious beliefs."
Why The Wait, Part 2: Washington Post: "Because shes still thinking about her own electoral future. Brewer took over the governorship after her predecessor, Democrat Janet Napolitano, left in 2009 to become President Obamas first Secretary of Homeland Security. She won a full term on her own in 2010, when she beat Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard by a wide 55-42 percent margin. Arizonas constitution originally omitted any mention of term limits. ... In 1970, Arizona governors began serving four-year terms. In 1992, Arizona voters passed a constitutional amendment limiting governors to two consecutive terms. ... Brewer, though, has argued that she doesnt meet the two-term requirement, because she served less than one half of Napolitanos unexpired term. .... To this day, Brewer hasnt formally ruled out challenging the state constitution and running for a second elected and third overall term."
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Why Is Jan Brewer Taking So Long to Decide the Fate of Arizona's Anti-Gay Bill? (Original Post)
DonViejo
Feb 2014
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Because the longer she waits the more her name is in the spotlight & folks will be talkin' about her
Tx4obama
Feb 2014
#1
while she waits, the teevee cameras keep her in the limelight..heroin to a politician
spanone
Feb 2014
#3
Tx4obama
(36,974 posts)1. Because the longer she waits the more her name is in the spotlight & folks will be talkin' about her
Downwinder
(12,869 posts)2. Let the NFL and NBA pull out of Arizona and
they will talk about her for a long time.
spanone
(135,844 posts)3. while she waits, the teevee cameras keep her in the limelight..heroin to a politician
besides, i have no reason to believe she won't sign it, or just let it become law without her signature
AlinPA
(15,071 posts)4. It looks like she will let it become law without her signature. (" I didn't do it-they did")
SummerSnow
(12,608 posts)5. Shes waiting for the sun to go down before she comes out.
dembotoz
(16,808 posts)6. well so much for being able to sleep tonight
KatyMan
(4,195 posts)7. Win! :) n/t
Pretzel_Warrior
(8,361 posts)8. She's still in the tanning bed
WillyT
(72,631 posts)9. Just Vetoed It... Breaking News On MSNBC Just Now !!!