Also proud of them on the graduated income tax amendment. Democrats need to be proud and strong, and not live in Republican narratives or act like them at critical times. ..…

One proponent of the amendment — former Republican Gov. Tommy Thompson — used partial vetoes to increase spending or bonding authorizations 13 times, including adding $54 million in property tax relief in 1991, despite arguing Tuesday he hadn't ever done so.  . ... Lawmakers in 2003..…