I sit here enjoy a nice glass of Aberlour single malt and remember how more than four months ago I stated that there wouldn't be any serious changes to the budget deficit.  It's with a sense of grim satisfaction as I watch the two majorities each posturing and positioning for the likely showdown next year as they drain the rain day funds dry and 30 of the 40 members face their constituents for re-election.
Anyone want to take even odds that the Legislature takes just as long if not longer this time to hammer out a budget if only because there is no impetus to campaign like there was last year?