Social Initiatives on State Ballots Could Draw Attention to Presidential Race
Aug 11th, 2008 | By David Harper | Category: Election 2008The New York Times: Divisive social issues will be on the ballot in several states in November, including constitutional amendments banning same-sex marriage in Arizona, California and Florida, and limitations on abortion in California, Colorado and South Dakota.
Although research indicates that ballot measures do not drastically alter voter turnout, they have begun attracting the attention of both presidential campaigns.