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xmas74

(29,966 posts)
8. The MO amendment 3
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 09:47 PM
Sep 2020

Is an attempt by the GOP to recall CLEAN MO, which was passed in 2018 by over 65%.

CLEAN did exactly what the first 2 items listed did. It's the next few that had the GOP seeing red. One is the 24 months after leaving office before a politician can work for a lobbying or special interest group. The second is a total overhaul of the anti gerrymandering bill passed. That part currently states that all districts in MO must be easily recognized shapes according to a specific list such as rectangular,square,etc. This means that anything jagged,irregular or not on the list will no longer be allowed. The second part is the hiring of a non partisan organization by a bipartisan committee to evaluate and redraw all districts in MO, effectively ending gerrymandering.

Also in Amendment 3 is an especially sneaky passage about how redistricting will only use data from registered voters. This means nearly a third of the state will not count between children, the infirm, many students, military and those who've not settled residency.

It's a nasty piece of work meant to overturn the will of the people because according to my state senator Denny Hoskins " They didn't understand what they voted for (CLEAN)." He's a pos, btw.

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Good to know soothsayer Sep 2020 #1
Got to watch those things... stillcool Sep 2020 #2
Please xpost to state forums! SheltieLover Sep 2020 #3
great advice--thanks! renate Sep 2020 #4
Ty! SheltieLover Sep 2020 #9
Thank you for the reminder!! hatrack Sep 2020 #5
VA Dems already sent out a flyer to vote no on this nitpicker Sep 2020 #6
+1 nt flying rabbit Sep 2020 #7
The MO amendment 3 xmas74 Sep 2020 #8
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