Getting McPherson written Q & A and audio of hearing from Rules Comm

[yurbud]

I'll post the Q & A, and see if transcribing is doable.

If anybody else already has either, please post. They're going to mail it to me, so I won't get it until early next week.

I asked for a transcript and they said that wasn't available unless I worked for a senator or assembly member. If anybody has a connection like that, you could expedite this.

[xxqqqzme]

1. I have it ordered as well

why in the hell is this not avaiable on-line is my question. geebus have U been in that chamber. We were told on a tour in '02 it was going wireless - why do we have 2 rely on snailmail.

[yurbud]

2. time=apathy

same trick used by delaying stories in the newspaper until they are no longer timely.

[Helga Scow Stern]

3. Oh thank you.

I only heard the very last of it, when Dymally wanted to talk about alternative transition team members, and they put him off till after the vote, and then there was nothing but silence. I looked for a transcript all over, but I didn't call.:)

I have transcribed things before, but it takes me forever.

[Helga Scow Stern]

4. FWIW, here are Nunez's remarks afterwards:

In His Weekly Radio Address, Assembly Speaker Calls McPherson Confirmation More Than "Just Another Roll Call"
Friday, April 01, 2005

(Sacramento) - Here is the transcript and audio file for this weeks radio address from Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez (D-Los Angeles). (The Speaker's weekly radio address is available in both English and Spanish formats):

This is California Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez.

When Republicans and Democrats in the Sacramento work together, all of California benefits.

Earlier this week, Democrats and Republicans voted unanimously to confirm a Republican, Senator Bruce McPherson, as California’s 30th Secretary of State.

Senator McPherson served with diligence and integrity while he was a member of the Legislature. His ability to work with both Republicans and Democrats earned him strong support from both sides of the aisle.

While this vote was an important and historic vote for the State of California, it was more than just another roll call: it symbolized what we can do when we come together, as Republicans and Democrats, to get things done for our state.

There is no denying that Republicans and Democrats have ideological differences.

We have differencing views on making our schools better.

We have differing views on protecting our air and water.

We, in fact, disagree on how to make sure all Californians have the health care they deserve.

But at the end of the day – when decisions need to be made – we can come together and rise above what keeps us apart.

Because when all is said and done, what we have in common far outpaces our differences.

That’s why this week’s confirmation of Senator McPherson was an example of how Democrats and Republicans can work together without the necessity of a hammer over our heads.

We don’t need the threat of a special election that will cost taxpayers $70 million -- or political operatives getting paid millions of dollars just to get your signature on a petition.

In Sacramento, we are working to rebuild our crumbling highways, to improve our student performance, and increase health care coverage for our kids. On many of these issues, Republicans and Democrats are joining together with innovative ideas, with a careful eye on your tax dollars.

But we can’t make it happen without the leadership from our Governor. We need his leadership to bring us together to accomplish what we are all elected to do, and that is: To make California better for you and your families.

It’s time the Governor worked with us on issues that are facing your family.

Let’s hope that Secretary McPherson’s confirmation will be but a sign of things to come in Sacramento during the next few months

It’s time to work together: the legislature and the Governor, Republicans and Democrats, to make our state an even better place to live, to work, and to raise our families.

This is Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez. Thank you for listening.

http://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/templates/ademmain.asp?articleid=197&zoneid=2

[yurbud]

5. Sounds like he made a deal or expects one

either way, we'll get screwed.

It would have been far better to hamstring Arnold on this given the potential consequences of folding on this issue.

[Helga Scow Stern]

6. Found a webcast of the Hearing:

http://www.calchannel.com/archive.php

Just look under March and it is there under the date 3/30.

I am listening now. The first 10 minutes are waiting.

[yurbud]

7. I listened to March 30--audience asked better questions than members

I'm still concerned.

I think the Dems gave away the store for free.

[Helga Scow Stern]

8. It was very disturbing.

They were all congratulating each other for how nonpartisan he is, but the fact is, if he was really so honest and concerned about being nonpartisan, he would have picked a different transition team. It is so simple, and yet Dems, except Dymally, just close their eyes and pretend all is just fine.

They'll see, unfortunately.

Two of the most striking testimonies, aside from JunkYardDogg's are those of Dymally and Marcy Winograd.

It should be in a movie....

Here is a better link:

http://www.calchannel.com/MEDIA/0330D.asx

[JunkYardDogg]

9. I should hope so- one of them was ME

I was Pissed
Bradley Clark is a bad guy