You might have heard that Governor Sonny Perdue vetoed a budget over a fishing program, of all things. And that the House might call him on it, but not likely the Senate.

Democrats lately have a knack for stumbling into some power through Republican stupidity despite themselves. It sure looks like a power struggle between the two chambers and the governor’s mansion is unraveling the whole party.

But is it stupidity this time out? I know it looks like Perdue and Richardson are feuding, but I wonder if they’re in cahoots despite appearances.

These are the choices Democrats have…

The governor is a lame duck who doesn’t really have to fit into the equation since he doesn’t appear to have aspirations for higher office, or is at least realistic about his chances.

If they vote with the Speaker to override the governor’s veto, they reassert his power over that chamber, which has been giving all outward appearances of being a fading star this session. They possibly revive his hopes for governor in 2010, and they shift responsibility for the tax increase to the Senate and the governor (who doesn’t care since he’s not running for higher office).

If they vote not to override the veto, they put another nail in Richardson’s coffin, but then have to explain in the next election why they voted for a tax increase.

Those aren’t very good choices.

This scenario is unsubstantiated speculation on my part, but if true, it’d be a balls out, all-in move for the Speaker. Which seems like his style.

But then, I’m bleary-eyed and this might seem like rubbish tomorrow morning.