More chaos

Attempts to reach a deal were dealt a blow today as Rep. Phil Krinkie gave up on the taxes working group, the group that was charged with finding an agreement on the revenue side of the budget. Rep. Krinkie is resolutely against tax increases, and I have to say that at least he is consistent (unlike flip-floppers like Sviggum). He just got sick of cheerleading tax plans that he can't support. There was also a pretty big argument at the meeting today, which the Star Tribune didn't report on, which ended in a shouting match and adjournment.

The breakup of the tax group is going to throw a wrench into the works. They don't even seem that far apart anymore, but the anti-tax far right conservatives are going to revolt if taxes go up. These people won't be satisfied until the government is drowned in a bathtub. Will there be enough people on both sides to pass something?