Did you read this? If so, what do you think?
Thoroughbred Times Article
<http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=48832&subsec=1>
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>>>California racetracks sue state over casino deals
Five California racetracks have filed suit in Sacramento against Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the State of California alleging that recent deals with Native American tribes initiated by the governor and ratified by the state legislature are unconstitutional...
The lawsuit claims that the bill, passed as an "urgency statute" to shield it from possible referendum challenge, is unconstitutional because Article IV, Section 8 (d) of the state constitution prohibits any bill passed as such to "grant any franchise or special privilege, or create any vested right or interest." <<<
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Hey Michael...
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Oh yes, I read it, and several other similar stories. Thank God the racetracks are ponying up for the cost of this campaign; no other industry organizations are.
I've seen several pro-Proposition 68 commercials in the last few days and I think they are quite effective. They remind voters about the 25% tax on Indian casinos that Schwarzenegger used to win his own election, but which he has abandoned now that he's Governor.
The trouble is that the Indians are spending over $100 million to fight the racetracks, who have only $11 million in their pockets. That's why the rest of California's leaders MUST step up to the plate. Without some big money behind it, Prop 68 will have a hard time scalping this Indian problem.
I've seen several pro-Proposition 68 commercials in the last few days and I think they are quite effective. They remind voters about the 25% tax on Indian casinos that Schwarzenegger used to win his own election, but which he has abandoned now that he's Governor.
The trouble is that the Indians are spending over $100 million to fight the racetracks, who have only $11 million in their pockets. That's why the rest of California's leaders MUST step up to the plate. Without some big money behind it, Prop 68 will have a hard time scalping this Indian problem.