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by generalpass 2337 days ago
Pay them more money than the other guys are paying them.
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Who are the "other guys" here? What does "pay them money" mean?
I assumed you were referring to the politicians voting against the bill.
Politicians vote in a way that they think will get them re-elected. They aren't the true opponents of this bill.
Campaigns cost millions of dollars. Where do you think that money comes from? Principles and integrity?
A well-funded campaign is useless against pissed off voters.
> A well-funded campaign is useless against pissed off voters.

The re-election rate of incumbents in California state senate districts approaches 100%. Getting into office in a district of a million people is about money, nothing else.