Lest it get lost in the righteous fury over Arnold’s veto of the gay marriage bill, I would like to point out that he also vetoed raising the minimum wage. Not content to pander to the religious conservatives, Schwarzenegger also needed to pay off his donors.

“Wealthy companies set new records in political contributions to buy this veto,” said Art Pulaski, executive secretary-treasurer of the California Labor Federation. “Schwarzenegger bends whichever the way the corporate winds blow. Just a few weeks ago, the Restaurant Association, a major opponent of the bill, hosted a fund-raiser for Schwarzenegger in Los Angeles. Coincidence? I don’t think so.”

Schwarzenegger again attempted to rhetorically take the middle ground, claiming that he’s not opposed to raising the minimum wage, he’s just opposed to ensuring it keeps up with inflation.