Washington State’s Prop. 1183 Passes Easily
Voters in Washington approved I-1183 by a 59:41 margin – yes, 1,111,999; no, 779,455. The measure will take effect June, 2012. The margin was higher than recent polls had suggested, perhaps partly because of the state’s financial woes. I’m inclined also to credit Ken Burns’ documentary series on Prohibition for part of the yes vote. …