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November 24, 2012
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Calif. Democrats have rare chance

For the first time since 1978, the California legislature has the opportunity to affect some changes that could benefit us all without being blocked by a stubborn minority. As there is no guarantee that this window will last any longer than the current two-year election cycle, I urgently encourage the Democratic supermajority to choose wisely but to act swiftly. I can make no claim to ultimate wisdom, but here are some issues I would suggest for consideration. First, we should eliminate the supermajority requirement. The current system is unfairly rigged in favor of a stubborn minority. Ideology that fails to …

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