Ten measures are currently circulating for signatures, with 71 awaiting the go-ahead from the state attorney general's office. Some of those 71 are expected to begin circulating later this week, with more following throughout March and even as late as early April.
The governor's plans include overhauls of budgeting, pensions, public education and how political districts are drawn.
I think that this can be sold to the public as a "I need your help, the legislature won't do anything to save our sinking ship." The fact that he is going around them and going directly to the people is very appealling. After all, a large chunk of the electorate believes that the politicos in Sacramento are inept, corrupt weasels. Unless of course you are talking about their weasel.
I agree that many will balk at 71 initiatives and not bother voting. BUT, they may be mostly self absorbed liberals, so it would be a good thing if they stay home. I think that many people would want to help the guv fix the state, the key is a readable voter information pamphlet. If he prints a straight forward pamphlet, and follows it up with effective TV ads, I think he will get the worthy reforms passed.
I'm hoping the liberals stay home too,,
Agreed, Laying it on the voters in as simple a manner will be crucial.
Maybe the Gub could pay to have Fahrenhype 9/11 shown at local theaters FRee all day long, election day.
71 potential initiatives? damn, that's a lot of trees, the pamphlets will be 2 inches thick.
I wonder how many postal employees will have to file disability claims just delivering them? lol.