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January 24, 2008
Prop 93 In Dead Heat to Finish Line
by Jack Lee
The latest Field poll shows Prop 93 in a dead heat 39-39%, but with 22% undecided. Typically when polls shows a trend reversal in the final days of an election the momentum carries right through till election day. So, if this is true and 93 is headed for defeat that means our RINO governor and former GOP speakers like Jim Brulte sold out their ethics for nothing.
The results are similar for Propositions 94 through 97, Indian gaming expansion. The Field poll shows it is slightly ahead by 5 points, 42% to 37%. That is up 3% on the yes side from the prior poll and up 4% on the no side. It is ahead by a 46% to 37% margin in vote by mail (VBM) voters—many of whom have already voted and is statistically tied in those voters expected to cast ballots on Election Day in their precincts with 38% in support and 37% opposed.
I won't mind it one bit if the gaming expansion goes down in flames. This was another ethical sellout by the State Republican Party that backs it. There are far better ways to raise revenue for the state than exploiting the gambling addiction of our citizens just for a fractional share of the loot. If we (state) get 9 billion in revenue over a 10 year period, just think what the gaming places have taken. (The more they get, the more they spend)
This gaming ploy is wealth shifting in it's lowest form and if we regularly denounce democrats for doing it, then we should darn well denounce the GOP for trying to do it!
Posted by Post Scripts at January 24, 2008 10:58 AM
Comments
Hmmmm...what is the best way to support our legislatures, both federal and state?
We've refused to fund campaigns in an effort to send them a message. Some refused to vote for our representatives, either by staying home on voting day or by voting for the other guy.
We have offered praise and encouragement.
We have made phone calls, sent emails, written letters to the editor, and posted on blogs...and still many seem not to get it.
But we press on...
Posted by: Tina at January 24, 2008 04:19 PM