Show-Me Missouri Constitution Switcheroo Ahead Of Abortion Vote

A peek at Show-Me State Democracy (or lack thereof) and another sign that moving the goalposts is always the best way to maintain power . . . Take a peek . . .

Called a concurrent majority, proponents argue it will require measures to have broad support to win at the polls instead of concentrated support in the most populated parts of the state. An analysis of voting patterns by The Independent shows that the change would make it mathematically possible for as few as 20% of voters to determine the outcome of statewide ballot measures.

 “This will change the way we actually campaign on these issues,” said Tim Jones, state director of the Missouri Freedom Caucus, the group of GOP senators who have demanded initiative petition changes in order to allow the chamber to function. “This to me is a very similar concept to the electoral college.”

The proposal is taking on new urgency for GOP leaders because a proposal to overturn Missouri’s abortion ban could be on the ballot in November. Republicans see changing the rules as the only way to defeat it.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

As few as 1 in 5 voters could defeat initiative petitions under Missouri Senate proposal * Missouri Independent

The bill set for Senate debate would require a majority vote in 82 House districts and a statewide majority to pass constitutional amendments.