Top Ten Excuses/Reasons Republicans Aren't Supporting Governor's Budget*

*"Republicans in the Legislature spoiled an effort by Democrats to meet [the June 15] constitutional deadline for passing a state budget, calling the plan too expensive -- although it differed little from the one proposed by the Republican governor a month ago." (Los Angeles Times, June 16, 2005)

10. Mad because they didn't get invited to the "Bewitched" showing at the Crest.
9. Elderly still getting assistance.
8. No special tax breaks for yacht-owners? Harrumph!
7. "The dog ate my homework," or as McCarthy says "Haven't even had a chance to read it"
6. Still trying to pitch school-lunch cuts as "Reducing Childhood Obesity" program.
5. Too busy preparing hearings on the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences decision to reject a "Best Stunt Coordinator" award. (See Governor's press release on subject):
4. Ackerman's running for Congress (No. Wait...That's not right.)
3. No calculator function in iPods McCarthy gave to his caucus.
2. Doesn't do enough for the homeless. (The second-homeless and the vacation-homeless, that is.)
1. Waiting for Industrial Light and Magic to add more special effects.