Analysis of Prop 50
The No on Prop 50 campaign faced significant structural hurdles, beyond Gov. Gavin Newsom's presidential ambitions.
The opposition to Prop 50 was not just about President Donald Trump, but also about big government retaining power.
The grifters are scared of losing their grift
The progressive left, including government unions and special interest groups, rallied to support Prop 50 as they depend on taxpayer resources to sustain their influence.
- Welfare programs
- Housing subsidies
- Federal educational grants
- Infrastructure dollars
These groups were motivated to mobilize due to the potential loss of funding, which would have been redirected to red states.
Author's summary: Prop 50 passed due to opposition from grifters.