Don Thompson / Associated Press:Get out while you can, Republicans u.s.w.! Plenty of lebensraum over the mountains to the east!Democrats Gain Veto-Proof Majority in California Legislature — Democrats win two Senate seats in California's Central Valley, gain veto-proof supermajorities in state Legislature. — SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democrats have won two Republican-held California state Senate seats in the Central Valley …
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The victories give Democrats a two-thirds advantage in the 40-member Senate. The party also has that advantage in the 80-seat Assembly. The party also holds every statewide office, led by Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom.
Two-thirds majorities allow Democrats to raise taxes, suspend legislative rules and override vetoes without Republican votes.
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Democracy In Action!
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