A look at some of the new legislators that are arriving in Sacramento. We wish them well.
Capitol rookies aim for changes
High hopes often fall short, strategist says.
By Jim Sanders - Bee Capitol Bureau
Published 12:00 am PST Wednesday, January 3, 2007
Newly elected Assemblywoman Fiona Ma has a master's degree in taxation.
Assemblyman Tom Berryhill has a transplanted heart.
Assemblyman Paul Cook has a Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts earned in Vietnam.
Meet the Capitol's freshman class, a record 34 newcomers who arrive for today's opening session with big dreams, a new state car and a trail of campaign promises -- but no legislative experience.
"Every freshman class comes to Sacramento thinking that they're going to change the way business gets done here," said Dan Schnur, GOP political strategist.
"What usually happens, though, is that Sacramento ends up changing them."
