[triceratops]

Who are the "other guys" here? What does "pay them money" mean?

[generalpass]

I assumed you were referring to the politicians voting against the bill.

[triceratops]

Politicians vote in a way that they think will get them re-elected. They aren't the true opponents of this bill.

[generalpass]

Campaigns cost millions of dollars. Where do you think that money comes from? Principles and integrity?

[triceratops]

A well-funded campaign is useless against pissed off voters.

[generalpass]

> 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.

[triceratops]

> nothing else.

So the politician is getting re-elected even if they vote entirely contrary to their constituents' wishes? That's a bold claim.