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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThis may be a different proposal for 2016
As we have seen in this last election there is a huge difference between voting for
candidates and voting for/against issues.
We don't know what will happen in 2 years, but from January on we can expect all
the worst from the repugs in Congress.
So why not concentrate on issues they hate, but the people like, to get started on
amendments or laws in states to be put on the ballot in 2016.
How about equal pay for equal work? Minimum pay increases, food for children in schools?
You may have better proposals than those including, if at all possible, rejection of
citizens against United. That way we adhere to the "tenthers", yet if passed in many
different states send a strong message.
A possible option?
VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)Agnosticsherbet
(11,619 posts)VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)Agnosticsherbet
(11,619 posts)The Hispanic vote is going to be heavily courted by both sides, especially if, as I expect, Jeb Bush will be their nominee.
WhiteTara
(29,718 posts)VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)Scootaloo
(25,699 posts)VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)Ohio: Christie vs. Clinton FOX News Clinton 46, Christie 39 Clinton +7
Ohio: Paul vs. Clinton FOX News Clinton 49, Paul 40 Clinton +9
Ohio: Bush vs. Clinton FOX News Clinton 48, Bush 38 Clinton +10
Ohio: Perry vs. Clinton FOX News Clinton 49, Perry 39 Clinton +10
Ohio: Kasich vs. Clinton FOX News Clinton 47, Kasich 43 Clinton +4
sadoldgirl
(3,431 posts)VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)sadoldgirl
(3,431 posts)This digressing from the issue I asked about comes naturally first to you Vanilla,
but it is not about ballots within states to be voted on. Can't you leave Hillary
etc. out of it for once?
Xyzse
(8,217 posts)However, I think some have been saying since the beginning of the Obama Presidency.
Not that it matters now, but, I would actually love to see that.
Even if it is the starting point of negotiations.
I would enjoy being able to say:
"Why are you against a better school system?"
"Why are you against common decency?"
Because, they get stuck in the wedge issues that should be put aside, to create some sort of progress.
And yes, actually, Hillary can be considered a wedge issue.
I know I'll vote for her if she wins the primaries, but for now, she is just another candidate looking for a voice.
There is two years... More likely than not, we won't know till next year who would be possible candidates.
I somehow wish there were more to talk about other than her possible candidacy, since I don't really see the point of talking about her now. She will or will not run, the field is wide open, and there are things I would love to see before the next campaign season.
Which sadly, may be never ending.
Vincardog
(20,234 posts)Legalize pot.
Equal pay for equal work.
Tax the polluters an amount equal to the harm they do. (Coal, Chemicals, Water damage)
Eliminate the cap on SSI income.
Publicly fund elections.
Make Election day a paid Holiday
Make college education FREE and Forgive all student debt.+++++
sadoldgirl
(3,431 posts)good proposals. This is exactly what I was hoping for.
We, in CO already legalized pot, but I like the rest!
Do you know how many states allow these kinds of ballot initiatives?