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Vote fraud is vote fraud, even if the initiative doesn't qualify for the ballot.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
Oregon Ballot Initiatives: Voters face 11 Initiatives in 2010
Oregon voters will face 11 ballot measures in 2010; four have already been voted upon. Two were approved by voters in January, and two more, 68 and 69, were approved in June.
The November ballot contains 7 measures. (Some sites are listing the number as six, but I count seven.*) Oregon is one of five states with more than 10 measures in 2010, and is one of four states with a marijuana-related measure.
Here are the seven measures:
Measure 70: Expands the availability of home loans for veterans.
Measure 71: Changes the Constitution to require the legislature to meet every year.
Measure 72: Authorizes "lowest-cost borrowing" for the state's projects [that wasn't allowed before?]
Measure 73: Increases minimum sentences for repeat sex offenders and drunk drivers.
Measure 74: Provides for state licensing of marijuana farmers who can distribute marijuana for medical purposes.
Measure 75: Creates a 25% tax on gambling revenues; allows casinos in Multnomah County.
Measure 76: Re-dedicates 15% of lottery revenue to parks.
As I noted earlier, Measures 73 and 76 appear headed to victory, and Measures 74 and 75 appear to be headed toward defeat. Measure 70 had good support in an August poll by Grove Insight. I haven't seen anything on 71, although I expect that it will pass.
*Updated: From what I can gather, two petitions were combined into Measure 75. Thus, five measures qualified for the November ballot, but will appear under four Measure Numbers. Measures 70 and 71 are "Legislatively Referred Constitutional Amendments"--written and passed by the state Legislature, pending approval by the voters.
Pre-emptive Lawyering: Oregon Governor
Both parties have hired attorneys to watch vote-counting activities in Oregon.
KATU reports.
The race is expected to be very close; it will be interesting to find out what the attorneys "see" while they're watching.
KATU reports.
The race is expected to be very close; it will be interesting to find out what the attorneys "see" while they're watching.
Oregon Ballot Initiatives: Latest Polls
The Oregonian reports. The short of it: sex offenders are bad, parks are good, pot is bad, casinos are bad.
Measures 73 and 76 appear to have adequate support for passage, with about 60% of poll respondents indicating support. Measure 73 imposes longer sentences for repeat sex offenders (and drunk drivers(!)). Measure 76 authorizes the continued use of lottery money for parks.
Measures 74 and 75 appear to be headed for defeat. Measure 74 would legalize medical marijuana dispensaries. Measure 75 would allow a casino to be built in Multnomah County.
Measure 73 has me curious: given the single subject rule, why is a law that increases sentences for sex offenders and drunk drivers allowed on the same measure. Expect a challenge if this passes.
Measures 73 and 76 appear to have adequate support for passage, with about 60% of poll respondents indicating support. Measure 73 imposes longer sentences for repeat sex offenders (and drunk drivers(!)). Measure 76 authorizes the continued use of lottery money for parks.
Measures 74 and 75 appear to be headed for defeat. Measure 74 would legalize medical marijuana dispensaries. Measure 75 would allow a casino to be built in Multnomah County.
Measure 73 has me curious: given the single subject rule, why is a law that increases sentences for sex offenders and drunk drivers allowed on the same measure. Expect a challenge if this passes.
Ballot instructions don't matter.
Posted on Hasen's ElectionLaw Blog... The instructions on ballots for the upcoming New York Governor's race have incorrect instructions:
Although it appears to be too late to fix the ballots, it apparently probably doesn't matter:
In what appears to be yet another "royal screwup," the city Board of Elections printed a sample ballot that instructs voters to fill the "oval above" a candidate's name.
The correct oval is actually below each candidate's name.
Although it appears to be too late to fix the ballots, it apparently probably doesn't matter:
Neal Rosenstein, voting coordinator for the New York Public Interest Research Group, said the error won't have a large impact on voters because most don't even read the instructions.Italics are mine.
Ballot Initiatives by the Pros, for the Pros
The New York Times recently ran this article about professional petitioners and ballot initiatives. As a legal matter, I am not certain how a professional petitioner differs from any other campaign worker, although it does somehow seem less appropriate... The impression I get from the article is the same that I have of the guys who stand in my local supermarket trying to get me to subscribe to the newspaper: a little pushy, and to be avoided at all costs.
Back soon...
I haven't posted recently. I took a much-needed break to go to Italy, and started a few new posts, but they "grew in the telling" as Professor Tolkein once said, and got a way from me a little. More soon.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Update on worst person...
The subject of my last post has been placed on leave, and will apparently face a disciplinary hearing upon his return. He has also set his blog to "private," which it should have been in the first place.
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