Comments on: Washington State Voters Seek 2/3 Approval On Spending

By: Clancy

Clancy — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 20:01:26 +0000

That ad is funny and true. That ad could be reused in almost any election.

By: cyclops

cyclops — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:45:32 +0000

I have been waiting for three days to see the response to all those who support these amendments because we “need to be on a par with the other western states”, to post here. Where are all you folks now??? It appears that when the dust settles, the true effort is one of our “neighbor states” desire to emulate US!!!

By: Ralph Nichols

Ralph Nichols — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 04:48:06 +0000

For the information of voters in Idaho, where I once reported on state politics, this is Washington’s second attempt through the initiative process to require a 2/3 approval for any new tax increases. Actually, voters approved such a restriction on new taxes three elections ago. But after two years, the Legislature may amend a law adopted by initiative. The two-year limit expired in 2010 and the lopsided Democratic majority did the only thing they are capable of – they overturned the requirement for a 2/3 majority vote and raised taxes. We got the 2/3 majority requirement back on the ballot and, if momentum continues, on Nov. 2 voters will re-enact it as they also retire Patty Murray!