"With a new poll Tuesday night, political pundits in California have more ammunition for their sense that voters will approve Proposition 50 and give Democrats carte blanche to replace the state's independently-drawn congressional districts with maps designed to punt members of the GOP from the U.S. House of Representatives. In a new survey of likely voters by the Public Policy Institute of California,"
"Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has taken the lead on stumping for the proposition, took the unusual step on Monday of telling his supporters to close their wallets. We have hit our budget goals and raised what we need in order to pass Proposition 50, reads the email sent to supporters. You can stop donating. Amy Thoma Tan, a spokesperson for the No on Prop. 50 campaign funded by megadonor Charles Munger Jr.,"
A Public Policy Institute of California survey found 56 percent of likely voters plan to vote yes on Proposition 50, while 43 percent plan to vote no. Recent polls have shown majority support, and proponents are outspending opponents by large margins ahead of the Nov. 4 election. Gov. Gavin Newsom actively campaigned for the measure and announced that campaign fundraising goals have been met. Opponents funded by Charles Munger Jr. argue the measure would undo the Independent Redistricting Commission and take California backward, while supporters emphasize any gerrymandered maps would be temporary.
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