From the "Cunning plan" file.

Carl has one for the budgeteers in Oly...

So here’s my suggestion: the House Democrats pass their ideal budget fix and then say take it or leave it. If the Senate leaves it, have Gregoire call a special session a month from now to see if they’re in a better mood to pass it. If not, we can keep waiting. She can do the same thing until the Senate agrees.

The people of Washington elected a Democratic House, a Democratic Senate and a Democratic Governor. It's about time we get a Democratic government, and this would be a good step in that direction.