[rubicon33]

Did you read the article?

> Nope. Instead, Anthony Portantino, a Democratic state senator whose district includes the posh city of La Cañada Flintridge and who heads the appropriations committee, announced that he’d be shelving the bill until next year.

[sdinsn]

So the title should be: Blame a specific wealthy liberal who is a state senator

[rubicon33]

Fair enough. I was just pointing out that's why they titled it as such. But I agree with you and the OP.