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CK_John

(10,005 posts)
Tue May 30, 2017, 12:42 PM May 2017

The next process to gain control of states via back door N.Y. constitutional convention

Funds will be voted on later this year (47Mil) to have a convention in 2019.




Albany

A recent poll shows that voters statewide show broad support for holding a constitutional convention, though they have yet to hear interest groups' loud calls for and against holding one. The question will be on the ballot this November.

A Siena College poll released last week shows that 62 percent of voters statewide support having a convention in 2019, at which elected delegates would propose and vote on constitutional amendments. Any proposed changes would require final signoff by voters.

Should they elect to hold a convention, voters will pick delegates in 2018.

Yet 67 percent of voters say they've heard nothing about the convention.

A constitutional convention enjoys broad support across party and regional lines. Sixty-seven percent of Democrats, 55 percent of Republicans and 59 percent of independents support holding one, as do 63 percent of upstate respondents. Even in union households — those likely to already have heard from some major state unions opposed to a convention — 60 percent say they support holding a convention.


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http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Voters-continue-to-show-support-for-N-Y-11181221.php?google_editors_picks=true
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The next process to gain control of states via back door N.Y. constitutional convention (Original Post) CK_John May 2017 OP
Opening the state's constitution can expose it to a complete rewrite. Better watch what you ask for! TheBlackAdder May 2017 #1
My post was informative that it's in the work not a supporter. CK_John May 2017 #2
Oh, I realized that. TheBlackAdder May 2017 #3
Opening constitution Doomsday for all unions, pensions, hospitals, schools, lindysalsagal May 2017 #4

TheBlackAdder

(28,189 posts)
3. Oh, I realized that.
Wed May 31, 2017, 12:03 AM
May 2017

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It's just that folks have tried this in NJ, and talked about it at the federal level.

The problem is, while the Dems will look to tweek a few things, there are nefarious plans in place by the party that wishes to abolish government and turn this country into a fascist theocracy. Guaranteed, there are plans that a normal rational person would not subscribe to, but the GOP has.

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lindysalsagal

(20,680 posts)
4. Opening constitution Doomsday for all unions, pensions, hospitals, schools,
Wed May 31, 2017, 02:37 AM
May 2017

All nyorkers, vote NO! to opening.

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