Governor Sanford in South Carolina fights political pork

http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/06/02/south.carolina.reut/index.html

Bravo Gov, Bravo!

I have discussed this article with DRJ (who has commented on my other posts).

It is my understanding that Governor Sanford’s heavy use of vetoes and his latest shenanigans are in response to the legislator’s use of tack-ons to current legit bills. He is attempting to fulfill a promise and be a more fiscally responsible politician, imagine that. I find it noble and a strong stand to veto a bill that you proposed because the legislators tacked on special spending projects. I know that addons/tackons (whatever the correct term is) are very common and a fact of politics. However, I believe if something is worthy of tax payer funding then lets purpose it, vote on it, and pass it. Tack-ons always seem like they are trying to sneak something by. Thank you Sanford for attempting to bring accountability and trust into politics (at least in this instance ).

Pork, That is why I’m fed up, why aren’t you?

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