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cally

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14. I cannot think of a proposition more important than 30

Reply to Raine (Reply #12)

Mon Nov 5, 2012, 06:13 PM

Nov 2012

If it passes, then we are more likely to see increased taxes on the wealthy nationally. If it fails, then I suspect most elected officials will be scared to raise taxes and instead agree to cut programs.

It's one of the first states who would have tried to reverse all the Reagan era tax cuts on wealth citizens.

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Latest polling: props 30 and 37 barely hanging on with ~48% Yes [View all] alp227 Nov 2012 OP

37 is extremely important. roody Nov 2012 #1

I've been phone banking a bit for Prop 37 Tumbulu Nov 2012 #7

Thank you! I've been standing roody Nov 2012 #9

Thank you!!!!! Tumbulu Nov 2012 #11

Prop 38 Twerps Nov 2012 #2

Problem with Prop 38 is that it is rigid and will not allow the governor and legislature the freedom JDPriestly Nov 2012 #6

very good points! Tumbulu Nov 2012 #8

+1 And it does nothing for the universities. nt Live and Learn Nov 2012 #13

The RW has POURED money into the no on 30 campaign, and Monsanto has done the same with 37. SunSeeker Nov 2012 #3

A common RW talking point against 30 is a quote from the state school boards assoc. alp227 Nov 2012 #4

Yes, very Romnian, wouldn't you say? nt SunSeeker Nov 2012 #5

The Yes on 37 ads began 10 days before roody Nov 2012 #10

I'm mostly concerned about 37 that's so important, have mixed feelings about 30. nt Raine Nov 2012 #12

I cannot think of a proposition more important than 30 cally Nov 2012 #14

I voted early over the weekend and after giving it some thought voted YES Raine Nov 2012 #15

Thanks!! cally Nov 2012 #16

I turned in my ballot today and voted yes on 30! alp227 Nov 2012 #18

Prop 30 is crucial. My friend who is a college librarian will lose his job if 30 fails. GiaGiovanni Nov 2012 #17