O'Malley won't back liquor tax hike

During the election process; O'Malley was quoted as saying he "is not inclined to support any (liquor) tax increase".
Governor O'Malley's spokesperson said "O'Malley supports the purpose and objective", and "Improving and expanding health care services is a noble goal, but given the recession, the governor has no plans to support the (liquor) tax increase."


That was only 6 months ago. Governor O'Malley has signed a tax bill that increased the liquor tax by 50%! Even though many delegates argued that increasing taxes would eliminate jobs and that many businesses are already struggling in this same recession; as Del. Michael Hough's impassioned debate during the session pointed out.
Either the recession is over, or the Washington DC bound governor flip-flopped once again. My empty pockets say flip-flop. Cheers!