Yes on Proposition 36 campaign gives $1 million to the California Republican Party weeks ahead of election

The political committee behind Proposition 36, which has touted the anti-crime measure’s support from top local Democratic leaders, donated $1 million to the California Republican Party in recent weeks.

The donation not only indicates the confidence that Proposition 36 proponents have about the measure passing in the Nov. 5 election, but it also shows a partisan allegiance that appears to defy the efforts to portray the campaign as bipartisan.

The California GOP endorsed Proposition 36 and, according to state campaign finance reports, has spent more than $1 million in favor of the measure. The California Democratic Party, along with Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California Legislature’s Democratic leadership, oppose the proposition.

“It’s surprising and perhaps unprecedented to see a campaign giving away some of its funds before all the votes are cast,” said Thad Kousser, a political science professor at the University of California, San Diego. “I think this is a sign of supreme confidence by the campaign that they’re on track for victory.”



https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-10-14/yes-on-proposition-36-campaign-gives-1-million-to-the-california-republican-party-weeks-ahead-of-election