I didn’t sign in to read the full article but the chances of this getting on a ballot, and surviving constitutional challenges that would immediately be filed, before the next general election are almost nil. At best, it would work for the 2012 election. I personally think it’s a good idea. Half of California is basically disenfranchised when it comes to presidential elections, and we know it.
Yep. It’ll survive constitutional challenges, since there are already two states that do apportionment and if the voters amend the charter, there’s not much the courts can do (i.e., Proposition 13).
I notice that a similar measure in Colorado is supported by Democrats. I for one am tired of my vote not counting. It will be interesting in this next election if Hillary doesn’t carry California if the Demorats in Sacto will resurrect this issue.
It will never get off the ground though I would sign the ballot petition to get it to be an initiative in a heart beat. As to Rudy supporting it, Ca. is now 2-1 Dem registration. Perhaps his endorsement would rally Orange, San Diego, parts of Riverside, and some middle Ca. counties to finally get represented. The Dem Leg. is so stuffed with incumbants and will never get defeated.