Reaction on Crist Veto of SB 6

Reaction is pouring in from both sides after Gov. Charlie Crist vetoed the teacher performance pay measure.

Sen. John Thrasher, R-Jacksonville, the chief sponosor of the legislation, said, "It goes without saying that I am disappointed this legislation has been vetoed by Gov. Crist, and I continue to think that one day it will be fully implemented in our state.

House Majority Leader Adam Hasner, R-Delray Beach, said, I'm disappointed that after sending his top policy staffer to the House Committee to testify in support of the proposal, Gov. Crist would change his mind and now veto the bill."

U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek, the leading Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate election in November, said, "Today's veto is a testament to the power of democracy to bring public pressure on Tallahassee politicians."