Voters' mandate on tax increases

What constitutes a clear mandate from the voters? Let's consider the electoral history of the state's supermajority for taxes requirement. Is it going five for five at the ballot box? Check (passed in 1993, 1998, 2007, 2010 and 2012). Is it nearly 20 years of consistent support? Check. Is it receiving the highest % support of any other statewide measure or office? Check (64%). Is it receiving the most total number of votes of any other statewide measure or office? Check (1,892,969). Is it passing in every county in the state? Check. Is it passing in 44 of the state's 49 Legislative Districts (90%)? Check . . . READ MORE