OHH: Episode 181 - Politricks

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Show by D. Oliver

Episode 180: Politricks _have you figured out who you're going to cast your vote for? still pensive about the other laws on your ballot? Tune in to hear us out as we discuss what's on the ballot and have open discussion as we read to you the quick facts and fiscal impacts of California propositions. We also discuss measures here in Los Angeles County and out strategy to figure out how to vote yay or nay for local judge seats. _ MIDTERM ELECTIONS What is your sentiment towards the mid-term elections?* Federal Abdul El-Sayed (running for Michigan Senate Seat) What is your opinion about him? What have you heard? Who is he? Born and Raised in Michigan, is a Doctor. Served on Biden’s Unity Task force on Healthcare Platform includes Medicare for All, getting money out of politics Taxing Billionaire Wealth Eliminating gerrymandering Working on advancing jobs and fair trade Holding AI creators accountable and placing safeguards on it. Creating zoning guidelines for data centers Federal renter’s bill of rights Education - giving teachers a liveable wage Farming - capping individual payments and ensure bio-diversity grown in US Crops Defeated Haley Stevens (D-MI) who served in the 11th Congressional District in Michigan. Today (11/1/26) she endorsed the Republican candidate Mike Rogers FRAUD: Appleton, MN correctional facility purchased for $495.6 million vs the $75 million the state declined to purchase it for. Will Democrats take over the HOUSE & the Senate? What do you think? CA congressional seats re-drawn with wonky new districts, especially in Northern California. * Redrawn to expand democrat advantage from 43 to 48 seats out of the 52 congressional seats. * Does this place rural communities at a disadvantage? STATE of California Propositions PROP1 Authorizes Bonds for Housing / Affordability Programs PROP2 Increases CA State Rainy Day fund PROP3 Provides permanent funding for Schools and healthcare by extending tax on high incomes PROP4 Repeals prohibition against public funding of election campaigns 5.PROP5 Changes recall election process for statewide officers 6.PROP 37 Creates loan program for middle-income buyers of qualified new homes PROP 38 Authorizes bonds for immunology medical research PROP 39 Prohibits citizen from voting unless they present government issued ID PROP 40 Imposes one time tax on certain tax payers PROP 41 Prohibits new taxes that exclude revenues from state spending limit PROP 42 Prohibits new state personal property taxes and certain retroactive state taxes PROP 43 Limits voter’s ability to raise revenues PROP 44 Requires community health clinics spend 90% of revenue on program services PROP 45 Modifies environmental review for certain projects CANDIDATES for CA offices Governor Xavier Brecerra vs Steve Hilton * Xavier didn’t even include a candidate statement Lt. Governor Fiona Ma vs Gloria Romero Secretary of State Shirley Weber vs Don Wagner Controller Malia Coheren vs Herb Morgan Treasurer Eleni Kounalakis vs Jennifer Hawks Atty General Rob Bonta vs Michael Gates Insurance Commissioner Ben Allen vs Jane Kim Board of Equalization Mike Gibson vs Samuel Sukaton State Superintendent of Public Instruction Richard Barrera vs Sonja Shaw LOCAL Los Angeles Mayor Race Karen Bass v Ntihya Raman Nithya received endorsement from the LA Black Young Democrats Club due to her statements/positions on police reform. Karen Bass has voted to expand the LAPD Compton Mayor’s Race Andre Spicer vs incumbent Emma Sharif Video of upset Compton resident at city council meeting. State Assembly** Measures A, E Judgeships

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