In the coming months much will be written about the ballot measure on term limits. Speaker Nunez and President Pro Temp Perata will both spend a tremendous amount of resources to extend their legislative careers.
So here is my question — if term limits need to be extended for the people of California to benefit from the experienced leadership of the Speaker and President Pro Temp then shouldn’t the people of California benefit from the experienced leadership of Governor Schwarzenegger and Insurance Commissioner Poizner?
All the arguments that apply for Nunez and Perata also apply to the Governor. If Prop 93 does pass in February I predict that Nunez and Perata will suddenly not be so enthusiastic about someone needing 12 years in the same job to get it done — when it will not help them.
If Prop 93 passes I am confident that an effort will be made to extend that same 12 year standard to constitutional offices as well.