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Already donated to the group. And won't be the last time. They have a great name, by the way: Missourians for Constitutional Freedom. It's a very Republican-esque name that hides what they're doing. Likes Moms for Liberty or Freedom Caucus or Lincoln Project. If there's anything I've learned from the right, it's that sometimes you gotta play like they do.
As a Missourian, I hope I'll be able to sign the petition in my district. If we successfully get this onto the November ballot, I'm confident it'll pass. Missouri may be deep red, but that's only when it comes to electing politicians. When the people are able to vote on initiatives and referenda, the more "liberal" issues tend to win out. Recreational marijuana. Medicinal Marijuana. Lobbying/campaigning/redistricting reform (unfortunately this one got repealed, but just barely). Minimum wage increase. Idk if that's because of the power of the cities, but then you'd think that our US senator and high state office elections would be more competitive, but they're not.
Either way, let's get this on this ballot!
Godspeed to you, Missouri. If Kansas and Ohio can do it, you can too.