While the measure was (fortunately) defeated in all but four categories, the Bay Area effect was still quite pronounced, which I find somewhat strange.
I would have expected a greater negative reaction to this measure through the rest of the state than to the Arnold candidacy. However, much of the state seems to have been only somewhat more against (i.e. mid 50's) than for the measure.
No thoughts whatsoever. I'm still trying to figure out how to interpret results in terms of vehemence of public opinion. The other initiative, Prop 53, was also defeated, and by the same fraction of voters: 63.9%. Does that say anything about how strong voters' opinion was? Prop 53 was about restructuring money allocation to infrastructural improvements. No county approved 53, though, while (as you said) four counties approved 54.
While the measure was (fortunately) defeated in all but four categories, the Bay Area effect was still quite pronounced, which I find somewhat strange.
I would have expected a greater negative reaction to this measure through the rest of the state than to the Arnold candidacy. However, much of the state seems to have been only somewhat more against (i.e. mid 50's) than for the measure.
Thoughts?
Posted by Lassen | Link to this comment | 10-14-03 12:09 PM
No thoughts whatsoever. I'm still trying to figure out how to interpret results in terms of vehemence of public opinion. The other initiative, Prop 53, was also defeated, and by the same fraction of voters: 63.9%. Does that say anything about how strong voters' opinion was? Prop 53 was about restructuring money allocation to infrastructural improvements. No county approved 53, though, while (as you said) four counties approved 54.
Posted by Bob | Link to this comment | 10-14-03 12:15 PM