America's founders feared and loathed direct democracy, with Benjamin Rush even warning that “simple democracy is the devil's own government.” Nevertheless, in states where the issue is placed directly before voters, conservatives must act to secure favorable outcomes. This includes decisions in some states about limiting the scope of voting activities themselves.
While much of the attention has focused on the presidential election, the impact of these voting questions could rival the results for the highest offices and is worth noting. Below is a list of some of the most important issues, especially in red states where victory is likely.
The results of these ballot initiatives present a stark contrast between two possible futures: ordered liberty or anarchic tyranny.
1. Unlimited Abortion Anywhere: Florida’s Fourth Amendment Says “No”
Unless conservatives come together, Democrats are on the brink of enacting unlimited abortion laws, allowing barbaric procedures up to birth in every swing and red state, and enacting amended voting procedures. The most important battleground is Florida's Fourth Amendment, which is on the verge of gaining the necessary 60% support. If passed, Florida, in a citadel of conservatism, would have more liberal abortion laws than Sweden.
Similar amendments are on the ballot in swing states like Nevada and Arizona, as well as red states like Missouri, Montana, Nebraska and South Dakota. In red states, Republican votes alone could defeat these amendments.
Below is a list of abortion amendments opposed by conservatives, courtesy of American Family Association Action.
2. Marijuana-fueled vagrancy: “No” to Florida’s Third Amendment
While those on the left are pushing to turn Florida into a baby chop shop, they also aim to spread the stench of marijuana and associated vagrancy. if
Fix 3 With a pass, marijuana use is allowed in all public spaces for people 21 and older. Parks, universities and public spaces are not subject to legal restrictions. Every state that adopted this approach was unable to avoid a decline in quality of life and an increase in vagrancy crime. What if this happened in the best of red?
Additionally, the Third Amendment:
Allow only corporate marijuanaprohibiting homemade options. This would ensure that the companies that spent $70 million promoting this amendment would have a monopoly on the system, and would be exempt from any liability for any errors involving their products.
Conservatives in South Dakota face a similar threat with Measure 29, North Dakotans with Measure 5, and Nebraska with Initiative 437.
3. Prohibition of ranked voting
Not only is ranked-choice voting cumbersome and complex, it also serves the hidden purpose of sneaking in radical leftists who don't label themselves as Democrats, thereby denying conservatives a fair Republican primary. That's how Democrats painted Alaska purple.
This year, conservatives are on the offensive in Alaska, seeking to abolish ranked-choice voting. A “yes” vote on Alaska Ballot Measure 2 will accomplish that. Similarly, a “yes” vote on Arizona's Proposition 133 would preemptively ban the practice in that state, and Missouri's Seventh Amendment provides similar protections. I am.
On the defensive, we must prevent ranked-choice voting from taking hold in Idaho and Nevada. Conservatives should vote “no” on Proposition 1 in Idaho and Question 3 in Nevada. Both would introduce ranked-choice voting and jungle primaries. Idaho is especially important. If Proposition 1 passes, a single party could turn the solidly red state into the next Alaska.
Similarly, conservatives must oppose Amendment H in South Dakota, Proposition 140 in Arizona, and CI-126 in Montana. These measures would not implement ranked-choice voting, but would replace traditional primaries with jungle primaries. This system blurs partisan lines, allows lukewarm Republicans to align with Democrats, and effectively sidelines genuine conservative candidates.
4. Limit unaccountable voting activity
The founders' concerns about mob rule are evident today in the vast number of voting operations, many of which are driven by special interests. Several ballot measures this year aim to limit or limit the process of putting initiatives directly on the ballot. It is critical for conservatives to support these measures to maintain legislative control and check the currently unchecked influence of well-funded interest groups. Here are a few:
- Vote “Yes” on Arizona Proposition 134: This change would require each legislative district to reach a mandatory threshold of 10% of voters to petition for a law change (15% for a constitutional amendment). Ballot paper. This would deny liberals access to the ballot to change laws based on petitions collected primarily in liberal parts of the state.
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Vote “Yes” on North Dakota Constitution Bill 2: This reform requires a single item for ballot initiatives and also requires proposed initiatives to be placed on the ballot and approved. It will be. both Primary and general election votes go into effect.
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Utah votes “yes” on Amendment D: Currently, a lower court judge has removed this question from the ballot, but assuming Republicans reinstate it on appeal to the state Supreme Court, the amendment D allows Congress to make changes to: Ballot initiatives passed by voters. After all, empowering parliament is the best form of representative democracy.
5. Protecting South Dakota Landowners
As part of the
continued assault on landowners;signed by Governor Kristi Noem (R) SB201 It will become law early this year. The law overrides local regulations and zoning ordinances and makes it easier to build carbon capture pipelines. The law is currently on the ballot as a referendum. A “no” vote on Reference Act 21 would repeal SB 201 and restore local control and protections for landowners.
6. End unaccountable redistricting committees
Ohio's No. 1 proposes a complex process for selecting a 15-member commission to draw congressional and legislative maps. An unelected panel of former judges will select the members, who are expected to reflect the state's demographics and whose ideology of diversity, equity, and inclusion guides the process. It will effectively become corrupt. Gerrymandering is a problem for both parties, but giving control of redistricting to unelected individuals is even worse than letting legislators draw the maps.
7. Repeal the governor's public health emergency powers.
Four years after governors declared de facto martial law and suspended individual rights during the coronavirus pandemic, many states have still not curtailed their public health powers. . In Arizona, voters will decide on Proposition 135, which requires the governor to call a special legislative session when a state of emergency is declared. It would also limit the declaration period to 30 days unless Congress approves an extension.
8. State-based immigration enforcement
Arizona's Proposition 314 seeks to increase immigration enforcement at the state level. Criminalizes illegal entry into Arizona and targets illegal aliens who use false documents to obtain employment or state benefits. The measure would give Arizona more power over immigration enforcement by allowing state prosecutors to charge illegal immigrants with state crimes. If successful, it could send a flood of illegal immigrants into states like California. Other Republican-led states may consider passing similar laws in their legislatures.
9. Make local elections partisan: “Yes” to Florida’s First Amendment.
In red states, Democrats often use their superior resources to hide their agenda and elect local candidates on nonpartisan votes. To combat this, party affiliation should be documented for as many local offices as possible. Florida's First Amendment makes all school board elections partisan, a measure similar in other states for all offices, including municipal and judicial elections, which are often nonpartisan. Action should be taken.
10. Punishing drug trafficking and theft: California's Prop. 36 is “Yes”
California's Proposition 36 may come as a surprise to the deep-blue state. Radical proposals from blue states typically win easily, but this bill that addresses public safety resonates with a majority of voters. Since Proposition 47 downgraded theft and drug crimes in 2014, California has faced a worsening crisis of homelessness, vagrancy, drug use, and organized retail theft. Proposition 36 aims to reverse some of the leniency measures that are fueling the crime wave. Despite the state's political leanings, even Kamala Harris
I'm too embarrassed to admit it As a California resident, she is voting for Proposition 36.
Other important criminal justice initiatives include Arizona's Proposition 313, which requires life sentences for child sex traffickers. Colorado's First Amendment removes the right to bail for first-degree murder when there is sufficient evidence of guilt. And Colorado's Proposition 128 would eliminate early release for repeat violent offenders.
The results of these selected ballot initiatives show a stark contrast between two possible futures: ordered liberty or anarchic tyranny. But even in the reddest states, conservatives are spending big and organizing well.
As of August 30, supporters of Florida's Third Amendment had raised $90 million, while opponents had raised just $14 million. The Fourth Amendment is $51 million versus $5 million.
In Missouri, pro-Abortion Third Amendment advocates raised $5.5 million, while opponents only raised $200,000.
In Montana, opponents of abortion up to birth raised just $27,000 compared to $11.8 million for pro-abortion advocates, while in Arizona the disparity was just $900,000 versus $23.2 million. be.
It's not just about abortion and marijuana. The left outspends conservatives in staggering amounts on every issue I mentioned, and conservatives often don't report on it.
Any Complete campaign spending by August. Surprisingly, with the exception of Florida's Ron DeSantis, few Republican governors in their states have taken public positions on these important amendments.
Even in a tough election cycle for Republicans, there is no good reason for liberal amendments to win in red states. The only reason they might win is the lack of voter education on voting language. The lack of an organized movement on the right and within the state Republican Party to inform voters is a serious and potentially disastrous oversight.
