Results Lousy for Expensive Campaign to Persuade Californians That Tax Increases Are Good

One week from today, Californians go to the polls to vote on a group of referenda, including Proposition 1A, which would extend $10 billion in “temporary” sales, use, income, and vehicle taxes imposed as part of the 2009-2010 budget agreement for at least one year and in some cases two years.

The San Francisco Chronicle notes that in terms of ad spending, it’s been one-sided: “Groups backing Props 1A to 1F raising a combined $25.5 million, compared with about $3.1 million for the opposition.”

Proposition 1A is polling at 35 percent in support, 52 percent in opposition. Glad to see they’re getting their money’s worth.