“The official language of ballot measures is a frequent topic of debate - debate that increasingly ends up in court. Critics regularly contend that authorities twist the words on ballots or on petitions, to try to help measures pass or make them fail.”
In a recent Stateline article, Josh Goodman examined how the language of official summaries of ballot initiatives often affects the results at the polls.
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Stateline: Fate of ballot measures often depends on the wording (9 MAR 12)
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