Rick Scott Rebuffed By Florida Republicans On Anti-Union Bill

[CatWoman]

WASHINGTON -- A controversial bill targeting public unions in Florida appears headed for failure, despite a last-minute lobbying effort by Republican Gov. Rick Scott (R).

The legislation, SB 830, would prohibit state and local governments from automatically deducting union dues from employees' paychecks. Union members would also have to give written consent before their dues are used for political purposes.

According to a report in the Miami Herald, Scott made rare personal visits to the offices of four Republican state senators and pleaded with them to support the measure on Wednesday. All of them, however, were unpersuaded.

"I'm a conservative Republican," said Charlie Dean, one of the senators who met with Scott. "I support the governor and I support the president and speaker. But I also reserve the right somehow to make up my own mind."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/28/rick-scott-florida-republicans-anti-union-bill_n_854843.html

[rfranklin]

1. They are getting scared...

they saw what happened in Wisconsin and will go to ground for a while.

[CatWoman]

2. that's what I was thinking

:)

[Lochloosa]

3. They are scared of the crazy fucking "person" we have for a Gov.

It's going to be a long 4 years.

[peace frog]

4. Their fear is justified

Rick Scott is an unknown quantity even to his FL-GOPer ilk. He is unstable, unpredictable and just plain nuckin' futs.