Initial California returns on the ballot propositions look good on the death penalty. With 10.7% of precincts reporting, repeal Proposition 62 is failing 44.4% to 55.6% while "fix it" Proposition 66 is winning 52.3% to 47.7%. However, early returns are not always representative of the final result, so it's too soon to celebrate.
Meanwhile, Gov. Brown's Jailbreak Initiative is clearly winning. The underfunded opposition was evidently unable to inform the people just how bad this ill-conceived measure is.
Update 9:50 PST: With 21.7% reporting, the results are little changed.
Update 11:05 PST: With 38.4% reporting -- 62 Yes 45.3% to No 54.7% -- 66 Yes 51.5% to No 48.5%
Update Midnight PST: With slightly over half the vote counted, Proposition 62 remains steadily 9% behind, and I think we can confidently say that the people of California have rejected the repeal and reaffirmed their support for the death penalty yet again.
Proposition 66 remains 3% ahead and is very likely to be the law tomorrow. It has been many years in the making.
Meanwhile, Gov. Brown's Jailbreak Initiative is clearly winning. The underfunded opposition was evidently unable to inform the people just how bad this ill-conceived measure is.
Update 9:50 PST: With 21.7% reporting, the results are little changed.
Update 11:05 PST: With 38.4% reporting -- 62 Yes 45.3% to No 54.7% -- 66 Yes 51.5% to No 48.5%
Update Midnight PST: With slightly over half the vote counted, Proposition 62 remains steadily 9% behind, and I think we can confidently say that the people of California have rejected the repeal and reaffirmed their support for the death penalty yet again.
Proposition 66 remains 3% ahead and is very likely to be the law tomorrow. It has been many years in the making.
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