This is a smart investment with a good return. And it’s something people can vote on for themselves.

The collapse of this deal reflects a complete lack of confidence in the governor’s leadership abilities, among both Democrats and Republicans.

I think that raises questions about what he has done in the private sector. What’s he trying to hide?

The controller said from Day 1 that he would put in whatever was needed to be competitive. Clearly we have a nice financial edge and we’ll continue to have it for the rest of the...

It’s going to take many, many smaller efforts to close the gap. But there are many things we can do.

He believes it is incumbent upon elected officials to do all they can to bring in new revenues without hiking taxes. The controller believes that we can bring more money into government by rooting out...

These are people who are going to be paying taxes and contributing to our economic vitality.

He believes Californians have made it clear that’s a tax they would not be willing to support.