And, according to this article, may be getting worried about voter backlash, in the wake of the recent passage of a new gas tax hike.
Many legislators are hearing from their constituents, and what they are hearing isn't being said in 'happy' tones, as people here are downright steamed about the newest gas tax - as well they should be.
But, of course, the Dems are saying that they aren't worried, because this is a 'needed' tax (as every tax is 'needed', in the eyes of the Dems) that will go to fixing the Viaduct, the 520 floating bridge, among other roads, as well as expanding I-405. They are also saying that passing this showed 'leadership'. Not passing new taxes - as promised by the former Attorney General during her campaign - that hurt the lower income people of the state the most, would have shown even more leadership, however.
I think the Dems, looking through their rose colored glasses, will be seeing some things in the next election that will catch them by surprise, such as lost seats in the Legislature, and a Republican in the Governors office - if that doesn't happen sooner, that is.
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