I think the poor implementation of a not-very-well thought out energy deregulation plan was more of an issue. But that was not Davis' fault, but his Republican predecessor. As for California's budget deficit, the only difference between California's and the Union's, is that California in not allow to have a well lubricated printing press at the California Mint, unlike the Union at the US Mint.

I noticed no one is saying much about our current California deficits. Or, the fact that our current governor ran on a platform of greater use of alternative fuel capable vehicles; but hasn't issued any, simple, executive orders to implement a transition to alternative fuel capable vehicles by his executive department.