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politicallefty
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« on: September 12, 2015, 02:32:16 PM »

I can't say I really understand the concept of proactive voter registration. If you are an otherwise eligible voter (i.e. an adult of at least 18 years of age), you should be able to vote. Period. Even if everyone is registered, no one is being forced to vote. What is the downside of ensuring that all eligible voters are registered? I can think of none (except from partisans of a particular political persuasion).

I'm very proud of the California Legislature. So much for top-two and independent redistricting resulting in a more moderate legislature. Wink It'd be nice if single-payer and a higher minimum wage would also be passed (the latter will more probably be a Proposition next year).

Wow that's really impressive. Well done, CA legislature (and Jerry Brown).

Governor Brown has yet to act on the bills (except the vaccine law noted above), though I find it very unlikely he'll veto any of them.
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politicallefty
Junior Chimp
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« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2015, 03:00:09 PM »

Can single-payer be enacted through a Proposition? I thought it's too complex not to reauire a full legislative process.

I have no doubt it could placed on the ballot, but the healthcare industry would spend hundreds of millions to defeat it. I don't think it'd stand a chance, unless there were some rich people on the other side to swamp the airwaves and build and help support a grassroots movement.
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