Byzantium's Shores: chronicling the misadventures of an overalls-clad hippie

I am finding the contrast between Governor George Pataki prior to the 2002 election ("Look at all the wonderful things I've done for New York!") and Governor George Pataki after the 2002 election ("Look at all the wonderful things I'm going to be lacerating from our deficit-ridden budget!") rather interesting, especially considering everyone pretty much knew this was the way things were going to be, but heaven forbid that the media actually hold the candidates' feet -- all of the candidates -- to the fire on this.

Is it like this in other states as well?