Record Conservative Ballot Drives Target Progressive Policies in Washington State
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Let's Go Washington submitted 6 conservative-leaning initiatives with over 2.6 million signatures to roll back progressive policies in deep blue Washington state.
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The group faced opposition, including a "snitch line" to report signature gatherers and accusations their wealthy backer is trying to reduce his own taxes.
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Initiatives would repeal cap and trade program, capital gains tax, allow income tax opt-out, expand parents' rights, and change police pursuit rules.
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If legislature rejects initiatives or takes no action, they will appear on November ballot alongside any alternatives lawmakers propose.
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Group leader believes initiatives tap into frustration of disenfranchised voters, while opponents are optimistic voters will reject the "extreme Republican agenda".