As readers of this blog will know, although there are three tax propositions on the ballot, two are essentially rivals. The governor put Prop 30 on the ballot, a combination of income and sales taxes, which has been endorsed by the Regents. Prop 38, which is an income tax increase earmarked more directly for local schools, is supported by a wealthy backer, Molly Munger. Prop 38 hasn't polled well but Munger is putting money into its campaign. Prop 30 has been showing a marginal majority in recent polls. The concern among Prop 30 supporters is that the campaign for 38 could undermine the marginal support for 30.
The pro-38 campaign has now released a TV ad which makes clear it is an alternative to 30, although it does not explicitly say "Prop 30." Below is the ad:
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