good and bad times

"Joe has made mistakes, like we all have. But it is how you respond and he has been brilliant at keeping a level head through good and bad times – that has never changed."

The bigger long-range problem is that Sacramento continually rides a roller-coaster tax system that reacts erratically to good and bad times.

“Our members know that he is available when needed, supports us in good and bad times and ultimately offers the best platform for law enforcement to thrive in the commonwealth,” Perdue said in a statement.

These Angels, who have preached all year about sticking together through good and bad times, appeared to be staying the course.

"We do want banks to be resilient to shocks. We want banks to be able to lend in good and bad times," he said.