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The Maldonado trial: Senator waits while Legislature decides his future
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| Contributor | Jason |
| Last Edited | Jason Dec 12, 2009 05:32pm |
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| Category | General |
| News Date | Tuesday, December 8, 2009 11:25:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Has there ever been so much debate over a position with so little power?
That question could be asked about Sen. Abel Maldonado’s nomination by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to be the next lieutenant governor, replacing John Garamendi who won a congressional seat. Although this position of lieutenant governor is often referred to as useless, Maldonado’s nomination has struck a nerve within the California Legislature.
On the surface, Schwarzenegger’s nomination makes sense. Maldonado, 42, represents the quintessential American story. Born the son of a Mexican agricultural worker, Maldonado grew up working the fields in San Barbara County. His life story is inspiring, but his relationship with the Latino demographic might be more important to the GOP—which has consistently struggled to attract Latino voters. Maldonado has also proved able to work across party lines, a positive habit that has gotten him in trouble with the GOP.
Earlier this year, Maldonado reached across party lines and provided the necessary vote to pass this year’s tax-laden budget. That move angered Republicans across the state, including California Party Vice Chairman Jon Fleischman, who recently commented on Maldonado. |
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