By now you’ve heard that Gov. Bev Perdue vetoed Senate Bill 13, the sticking point being the transfer of funds from the Golden Leaf Foundation, which (supposedly) helps fund economic development initiatives. The AP speculates that an “override appears difficult.”

The N&R’s Doug Clark defends the guv’s veto, saying legislative Republicans want it both ways —- giving Perdue discretion on where to cut spending while simultaneously telling her what to cut.

Clark adds:

Perdue has not resisted spending cuts. She simply says making these spending cuts will hurt business recruitment. Her office says projects are lined up but may be in jeopardy. She doesn’t reveal details, but do legislative leaders really want to bet that she’s bluffing?

I don’t about legislative leaders, but I’ll take the bet that the governor is bluffing. We’re more than anxious see what projects she has lined up.