Prop 50: A Victory for Big Government
The passage of Prop 50 can be attributed to the fear of grifters losing their grift.
The opposition faced significant structural hurdles, beyond Governor Gavin Newsom's presidential ambitions.
The grifters are scared of losing their grift
The progressive left rallied to support Newsom, as government unions and special interest groups rely on taxpayer resources to maintain their influence.
- Welfare programs
- Housing subsidies
- Federal educational grants
- Infrastructure dollars
These groups feared losing access to these resources, which would have been redirected to red states.
Author's summary: Prop 50 passed due to big government's efforts to retain power.