Justin, as a Californian, I'd just like to add as to how easy it is to get a recall or a proposition on the ballot, as long as you have money. The law allows for organizations to pay people to gather signatures. Months before an election, it can be impossible to go to a grocery store or shopping center without being beseeched by a person holding a clipboard and a pen seeking your signature. As they are paid commission for each signature, these folks are very motivated to get people to sign petitions.
Definitely valuable context Paul, thanks! I lived in CA a couple of years ago and definitely remember those clipboard-wielding greeters when walking into my local Safeway.
Justin, as a Californian, I'd just like to add as to how easy it is to get a recall or a proposition on the ballot, as long as you have money. The law allows for organizations to pay people to gather signatures. Months before an election, it can be impossible to go to a grocery store or shopping center without being beseeched by a person holding a clipboard and a pen seeking your signature. As they are paid commission for each signature, these folks are very motivated to get people to sign petitions.
Definitely valuable context Paul, thanks! I lived in CA a couple of years ago and definitely remember those clipboard-wielding greeters when walking into my local Safeway.