Newsom is lying about balancing the state’s budget! Democrats are notoriously horrible about spending and dealing with state budget issues. And Newsom is no better. It’s just not in his nature.
I mean, if you want fiscal discipline, you certainly never vote for Democrat! It’s like if you want a caring and sensitive spouse, you don’t marry a narcissistic sociopath…
Look, by law Newsom has to present a balanced budget. And so he does. Because it’s the law. But then he promptly ignores the stated budget and does whatever he wants. And what he wants is to grossly overspend. And so that is exactly what he does.
The gap between what Newsom announces and what actually materializes isn’t just a rounding error in the books; it’s deliberate deception.
… The “balanced budget” Newsom is boasting about is nothing but a campaign ad. The math just doesn’t cooperate.