Endorsement: For Prop 14

I, Anthony Chheng, would be in favor of Prop 14. Prop 14 will increased voter turnout which is absolutely necessary in our dire economic times. Prop 14 would open the blanket primary system where anyone can vote for either party’s candidate. Most importantly this would allow independents more say in the primaries. This is significant because more voters are becoming independents, therefore they will want a say in the primary. With independents voting in the primaries the candidates they support would be on the ballot and this would increase voter turnout. Also candidates running for office will have to seek a broader range of voters because independents can vote for either candidate. Consequently, by seeking a broader range of voters this would decrease political gridlock because the candidate has more support from the voters. Critics may say that a blanket primary may lead parties to choose their opponents weakest candidate to go to the general election. This is true however it was resolved since the top two candidates who got the most votes will go to the general election. This would mean if would not be beneficial to vote for a weak candidate because the opposing party could vote for a strong candidate. For example, the republican may choose a weak democratic candidate, but the democrats may choose a strong democratic candidate. This would mean in the general election the democrats will win office either way! Presently California has 12% unemployment rate and with the pace of the government things are not changing for the better.