Sentence examples for support for proposition from inspiring English sources

In 1995, Mr. Lieberman voiced support for Proposition 209 in California, a ballot initiative that ended racial and sex preferences in state university admissions.

Take the case of California Governor Pete Wilson, who saw his support for Proposition 187 turn into a liability when Latinos ultimately mobilized against him and other Republicans.

But that early enthusiasm dropped markedly, she said, after Mr. Schwarzenegger acknowledged his support for Proposition 187 and named former Gov. Pete Wilson, one of its chief advocates, as a campaign chairman.

While anger over Mr. Eckern's financial support for Proposition 8 is understandable, pressuring him to resign from a job he had successfully held for many years crossed the line into punishing a person for his political views.

Only a few years ago, resentment of illegal immigrants in California led to a backlash that crystallized into support for Proposition 187, which barred the children of illegal immigrants from public service and sought other restrictions.

He noted that he had declined a request for a letter stating his support for Proposition 209 and had voted against two Senate measures that would have eliminated federal affirmative action programs.

The Field Poll released Wednesday indicates broad support statewide for Proposition 45 ahead of what's expected to be a costly and contentious battle between consumer groups and health insurers.

The San Francisco Chronicle also reported Brown's support for a proposition on which the Governor has so far kept mum: Proposition 34, California's landmark death penalty repeal.

Opinion polls show almost universal support for this proposition.

By mid-October, most independent polls showed support for the proposition was growing, but it was still trailing.

Support for the proposition is being rallied by Missourians for Health Care Freedom, which formed as an outgrowth of the legislative debate.