{"id":2343337,"date":"2024-09-19T10:40:01","date_gmt":"2024-09-19T14:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/californians-heavily-backing-tough-on-crime-ballot-proposition-poll-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-09-19T10:42:36","modified_gmt":"2024-09-19T14:42:36","slug":"californians-heavily-backing-tough-on-crime-ballot-proposition-poll-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/californians-heavily-backing-tough-on-crime-ballot-proposition-poll-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Californians heavily backing tough on crime ballot proposition: Poll &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcalifornians-heavily-backing-tough-on-crime-ballot-proposition-poll-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2343337&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A recent poll indicates strong support among\u2064 Californians for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ohio-court-to-hear-heartbeat-abortion-ban-arguments-next-month\/\" title=\"Ohio court to review &#039;heartbeat&#039; abortion ban arguments in upcoming month.\">ballot measure aimed<\/a>\u200d at \u2064toughening penalties for certain\u200b crimes. Proposition 36, known \u2062as the \u2062Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act, proposes to reintroduce felony charges for drug possessions \u200cand thefts under\u2063 $950 for \u200bindividuals with two prior offenses, as well as \u200cincrease penalties for other \u2062related crimes. This measure seeks to\u200c partially repeal the effects of\u2064 Proposition\u2062 47 from 2014. According\u2063 to\u200b a\u2063 Public Policy Institute of \u2064California \u200cpoll, 71% of likely voters back the proposition, despite some opposition from state Democratic\u200d leaders who argue it reflects failed policies. Bipartisan support is notable, with Republicans favoring the measure \u2063at 85% \u200cand even\u2062 a majority \u200bof Democrats supporting it at 63%. The measure is set to be voted on\u200c in November.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Californians heavily backing tough on crime ballot proposition: Poll<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1763759\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>In the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/california\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Golden State\">Golden State<\/a>, a ballot measure seeking to strengthen penalties for various <a href=\"https:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/crime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Golden State\">crimes<\/a> looks well on its way to passing in November.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Proposition 36, titled the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act, would allow felony charges for certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/drugs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>drug<\/a> possessions and for thefts under $950 in value, for offenders who have two prior similar convictions. The measure would also increase prison sentences for other drug and theft charges, in a partial repeal of 2014&rsquo;s Proposition 47.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ppic.org\/?show-pdf=true&amp;docraptor=true&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ppic.org%2Fpublication%2Fppic-statewide-survey-californians-and-their-government-september-2024%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"poll\">poll<\/a> released Wednesday evening from the Public Policy Institute of California shows likely <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-wants-to-move-da-alvin-braggs-case-from-state-to-federal-court-lawyer\/\" title=\"Trump seeks to transfer DA Alvin Bragg&#039;s case to federal court, says attorney.\">voters heavily support<\/a> the measure, 71%-26%.<\/p>\n<p>The measure received pushback from some state Democratic leaders, who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3068887\/newsom-scraps-ballot-measure-to-compete-against-partial-prop-47-repeal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"argued\">argued<\/a> the measure would revive &ldquo;failed&rdquo; incarnation policies and has attempted to quickly mount a counter-ballot measure against Prop 36.<\/p>\n<p>Despite pushback from some California Democrats, the measure has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-pressure-biden-to-bring-home-former-marine-imprisoned-by-russia\/\" title=\"Republicans Pressure Biden To Bring Home Former Marine Imprisoned By Russia\">received <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-administration-democrats-push-reformed-voting-rights-laws\/\" title=\"Biden administration, Democrats push reformed voting rights laws\">bipartisan support<\/a><\/a>, and voters from both parties appear on track to vote the measure into law in November, according to the survey.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">FILE &ndash; Tubby, the dog of former state Sen. Gloria Romero, D-Los Angeles, sits during a news conference organized by the Californians for Safer Communities Coalition, April 18, 2024, in Culver City, Calif. Top California Democrats announced Sunday, June 30, they will ask voters to approve a plan cracking down on retail theft. The retailers&rsquo; proposal would make stealing a felony for repeat offenders and increase punishment for fentanyl dealing. (AP Photo\/Ryan Sun, File)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The poll shows that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Republicans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Republicans<\/a> surveyed support Prop 36, 85%-13%, independents polled support the measure, 73%-24%, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Democrats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Democrats<\/a> surveyed support the measure 63%-33%.<\/p>\n<p>The ballot proposition comes as California has taken multiple actions to combat crime, which has decimated many of the state&rsquo;s major cities in recent years. In Oakland, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) has taken a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3135327\/oakland-pushes-back-on-newsom-crime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"hands-on\">hands-on<\/a> approach to crime as both the mayor and district attorney are up for a recall in November.<\/p>\n<p>The other high-profile ballot measure in the state, repealing a defunct provision of the state constitution affirming marriage as being between a man and a woman, has the support of 68% of likely voters surveyed, with majorities of Democrats and independents.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the presidential and Senate races, Democratic candidates Vice President Kamala Harris and Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), respectively, have commanding leads over their Republican opponents. The state is considered &ldquo;solid Democrat&rdquo; in both of those races by the <em>Cook Political Report<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>The last time the Golden State voted for a Republican for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/president\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>president<\/a> or Senate was 1988.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1763759\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1763759\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Californians Show Strong Support for Tough Crime Ballot Measure: Poll<\/p>\n<p>In California, a ballot initiative aimed at increasing penalties for various offenses is poised to pass in November. Known as Proposition 36, the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act would enable felony charges for specific drug possession cases and thefts valued under $950 for individuals with two prior similar convictions. Additionally, it would enhance prison sentences for other drug-related and theft offenses, partially reversing the effects of 2014&#8217;s Proposition 47. A recent poll from the Public Policy Institute of California indicates that likely voters favor this measure by a significant margin of 71% to 26%. <\/p>\n<p>Some Democratic leaders in the state have opposed the measure, claiming it would reinstate ineffective policies and are working on a counter-proposal against Prop 36. However, despite this opposition from certain Democrats, there is bipartisan support for the initiative; voters across party lines seem inclined to approve it in November according to the survey results.<\/p>\n<p>The poll reveals that among Republicans surveyed, support for Prop 36 stands at an impressive 85% compared to just 13% against it. Independents show a favorable response as well with a support rate of 73% versus 24%, while Democrats back the measure at a rate of 63% compared to 33%. This ballot proposition emerges amid various efforts by California officials to address rising crime rates that have severely impacted major cities over recent years. In Oakland specifically, Governor Gavin Newsom has taken an active role in crime management as both mayor and district attorney face recall elections this November.<\/p>\n<p>Another significant ballot measure aims to repeal an outdated constitutional provision defining marriage strictly between one man and one woman; this proposal enjoys backing from approximately 68% of likely voters surveyed across party lines.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of upcoming presidential and Senate races within California, Democratic candidates Vice President Kamala Harris and Representative Adam Schiff hold substantial leads over their Republican challengers. The Cook Political Report categorizes both races as &#8220;solid Democrat,&#8221; marking it since Republicans last won either position in California back in 1988<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2638,"featured_media":2343338,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/California-prop-36-crime-law-poll-sept-2024.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[41224,4045,7204],"class_list":["post-2343337","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-ballot-proposition","tag-california","tag-crime"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/California-prop-36-crime-law-poll-sept-2024.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2343337","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2638"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2343337"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2343337\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2343338"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2343337"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2343337"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2343337"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}