“Bloomberg Law: Advisory Measure Can be Placed on Ballot (Audio)”
Ken Gross and I talked to June Grasso of Bloomberg Law about Citizens United, and the anti-CU ballot measure likely headed to the CA ballot. Listen.
Category Archives: direct democracy
“How Democratic are Ballot Initiatives?”
“‘Citizens United’ advisory measure can go on ballot, California high court says”
Maura Dolan reports for the LA Times.
Interview on @KCRW Which Way, LA? Talking CA Supreme Court Citizens United Ruling
David Ettinger on Today’s Citizens United Ballot Measure Decision of CA Supreme Court
California Supreme Court, on 6-1 Vote, Allows Anti-Citizens United Measure to Go on the Ballot
You can read the majority opinion, three concurring opinions, and dissenting opinions at this link. This is a purely advisory measure, which would advise the California legislature whether to support or oppose an amendment to “overturn” Citizens United.
If… Continue reading
CA Supreme Court to Issue Opinion Monday on Anti-Citizens United Initiative
Appellate guru David Ettinger explains.
“On gun control, Newsom seems to be following Bloomberg’s strategic lead”
Another California politician hitching his wagon to a potentially popular ballot measure.
“California’s ballot could be a blockbuster next November”
John Myers for the LAT:
The list of measures is very much a work in progress. Most campaigns are still gathering voter signatures or waiting for their proposals to be vetted by state officials.
But political strategists have identified at… Continue reading
“Calif. Justices Wade Into ‘Citizens United’ Scuffle”
The Recorder reports on yesterday’s oral argument.
“California’s initiative process needs reform — not repeal”
Bob Stern in the San Diego Union-Tribune:
Thus, any changes will be difficult to pass, but if I could amend the initiative process, here is what I would do:
Extend the number of days that a measure could be circulated… Continue reading
“A Loaf Full of Democracy”
Ciara Torres-Speilliscy on AZ redistricting.
“Judge Strikes Down California’s Ballot Initiative To Kill Gays”
BuzzFeed reports.
I haven’t seen any written opinion yet.
I am somewhat surprised given that courts in CA generally do not police initiatives for substantive unconstitutionality unless they pass. More when I can see an opinion.
UPDATE:
This may … Continue reading
The Ballot Measure Business is Big
CPI:
Active in the 26 states that have citizen-initiated ballot measures, the network of pollsters, direct mail specialists, lawyers, consultants, signature gatherers and voting data whizzes were paid at least $400 million for 85 statewide measures across the country… Continue reading