Bill would give voters say on war (CA Presidential Primary)

[RamboLiberal]

Source: San Francisco Chronicle

A key Senate committee approved a bill Wednesday to place an advisory measure on California's February 2008 presidential primary ballot asking voters whether the United States should leave Iraq.

Opponents said such a measure would complicate foreign policy, embolden America's enemies and demoralize U.S. troops.

Supporters said having such a vote would give Californians a chance to register their position on the war, which polls show a majority of Californians oppose.

"The largest state in the nation will be on record," said the bill's author state Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata, D-Oakland, testifying before the five-member Rules Committee. "Will it mean anything? The answer is, who knows?"



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Wish every state would do this! Hey, make it national!