Tom Reynolds' latest brainstorm

Sometimes you wonder whether it is worth even commenting on something this loony. But you do it to expose the lunacy and the lunatic, I guess. Remember when Republicans were conservatives who believed in the constitution, three branches of government, and checks and balances?

When do you think we should have the referendum on each of the 139 budget vetoes?

Without further comment, this from the Capital Times:

Lawmaker: Let voters override vetoes
By David Callender

A state lawmaker is proposing a constitutional amendment that would give voters the power to override the governor's veto.

Sen. Tom Reynolds, R-West Allis, said Friday he will introduce a measure that would allow voters another chance to directly enact legislation that has been vetoed by the governor.

Reynolds said the proposal is in response to Democratic Gov. Jim Doyle's veto of several Republican-backed bills,including Friday's veto of a bill to require voters to provide photo IDs before they can cast ballots.

"This constitutional amendment gives the people of Wisconsin a direct say in whether a bill becomes law rather than allowing the governor to obstruct important legislation," Reynolds said in a statement.

The amendment would give the Legislature the authority to put a vetoed bill up for a statewide vote to override the governor's veto. The proposed amendment would have to be passed by the Legislature in two successive years before it would go to voters for approval. As a result, the earliest such a measure could take effect would be in 2007.