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Mr.Bill

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16. Not really. Keep in mind that

Mon Jun 27, 2022, 07:18 PM

Jun 2022

the Latino vote, which is huge, is mostly Catholic and very against abortion, and some even against contraception. Also keep in mind the anti abortion campaign against it will have unlimited funding. I think it has a chance of passing, but like I said, not a slam dunk.

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BREAKING: California's State Assembly has passed a constitutional amendment enshrining abortion and [View all] demmiblue Jun 2022 OP

Excellent! 👏👏👏👏 SheltieLover Jun 2022 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jun 2022 #2

Governor Inslee of Washington State is working on something similar here. Aristus Jun 2022 #3

get this on the ballot in every possible state. mopinko Jun 2022 #4

There's a measure in AZ gathering signatures AZSkiffyGeek Jun 2022 #11

Getting it voted on in all states possible is a good idea. David__77 Jun 2022 #5

I wouldn't count on the voters Mr.Bill Jun 2022 #6

In California? Done deal. Auggie Jun 2022 #12

Not really. Keep in mind that Mr.Bill Jun 2022 #16

84% of Californians support access to abortion care FreeState Jun 2022 #19

I would have thought that that many Californians Mr.Bill Jun 2022 #22

The polls for prop 8 were nowhere near 84% FreeState Jun 2022 #24

What is the source of that 84% number? Mr.Bill Jun 2022 #25

NARAL 2018 Report FreeState Jun 2022 #29

So an online poll of Mr.Bill Jun 2022 #30

I'm not going to argue with you FreeState Jun 2022 #32

There has been a sea change in public opinion on marriage equality since 2008. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2022 #52

The California electorate's views were evolving in 2008 and later Stargleamer Jun 2022 #35

You don't have to tell me about Caifornia voters evolving. Mr.Bill Jun 2022 #38

the Yes on 8 coalition ran a truly staggering disinformation campaign. NullTuples Jun 2022 #62

Only requires a majority of the voters here in CA. Just A Box Of Rain Jun 2022 #21

It will be a close vote, Mr.Bill Jun 2022 #23

I'm taking nothing for granted Just A Box Of Rain Jun 2022 #26

When I was a really young CA voter -- way pre-internet days -- Hortensis Jun 2022 #40

I remember when we passed medical marijuana Mr.Bill Jun 2022 #43

:) Or GOP Gov. Pete Wilson and Prop 187 that also turned around Hortensis Jun 2022 #47

Actually Latino Catholics aren't uniform on abortion. Elessar Zappa Jun 2022 #37

You are right that they aren't a solid voting block Mr.Bill Jun 2022 #41

A majority of Latino voters support choice. TwilightZone Jun 2022 #46

By a margin of 2-1 Hispanics say the Dobbs decision was a step backwards. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2022 #50

They have abortions. Texaswitchy Jun 2022 #57

If it's a simple majority vote wryter2000 Jun 2022 #60

What abortion limits do the voters support? Colbert Jun 2022 #49

I'll make a bold prediction Sympthsical Jun 2022 #28

LOL. Mr.Bill Jun 2022 #31

This! YoshidaYui Jun 2022 #7

This state constitutional amendment has passed both the CA Assembly and the CA Senate. Just A Box Of Rain Jun 2022 #8

Yes! California is also now a sanctuary state for all women seeking abortion AntiFascist Jun 2022 #9

The link is broken. Can't find any other news headlines, either. Just sayin'. ancianita Jun 2022 #10

Here's one: TwilightZone Jun 2022 #13

Thank you. ancianita Jun 2022 #56

RI Governor Dan McKee today announced he will Totally Tunsie Jun 2022 #14

My state. Thank you. But I HATE that it has to go out to the voters like this... Hekate Jun 2022 #15

I agree. Mr.Bill Jun 2022 #17

There is hope. Twice the xxqqqzme Jun 2022 #54

homesick. barbtries Jun 2022 #18

Question. If its within the states Constitution what would happen if SCOTUS later on cstanleytech Jun 2022 #20

If say, SCOTUS declares that human life begins at conception speak easy Jun 2022 #34

"a fetus has Constitutional rights" Ya but the Constitution clearly states cstanleytech Jun 2022 #42

There are crazies pushing that proposition - speak easy Jun 2022 #44

Yup, everything turns on the definition of "person." malthaussen Jun 2022 #58

Gov Newsom was running ads about defending reproductive rights tishaLA Jun 2022 #27

That's good to hear. n/t Mr.Bill Jun 2022 #33

Wow! That was fast! SleeplessinSoCal Jun 2022 #36

Once again, so glad I live here. Magoo48 Jun 2022 #39

I ❤ California SunSeeker Jun 2022 #45

Cottie Petrie-Norris xxqqqzme Jun 2022 #48

K&R Thanks for posting. n/t TeamProg Jun 2022 #51

Good Meowmee Jun 2022 #53

Something to note about SCOTUS & State Constitutions... CaptainTruth Jun 2022 #55

Well done. gldstwmn Jun 2022 #59

it will pass, 60% is not an issue for this. AlexSFCA Jun 2022 #61

Repeat after me. Democratic supermajority ffr Jun 2022 #63

California dreaming Oscarthegreat Jun 2022 #64

Senator Toni G. Atkins is one of my all time favorite legislators/politicians. NullTuples Jun 2022 #65