From SF Chronicle:
Looks like the No on 29 campaign isn’t the only California election committee benefiting from the tobacco industry’s largesse: Last week, Philip Morris USA contributed $26,000 to Gov. Jerry Brown’s 2014 reelection campaign.
The contribution comes a month before the June primary, when voters will decide whether to raise taxes on cigarettes by $1-a-pack. Tobacco companies have already poured nearly $40 million into defeating the measure, which would be the first tax increase on tobacco products in more than a decade.
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Philip Morris drops $26k into Gov. Jerry Brown’s reelection campaign http://t.co/oaibhIl4
I don’t like Jerry Brown but this Tax is just wrong targeting one group of people that are hooked on their product, and they know it is why every time they turn around they are imposing a new tax. Ten years my foot. Find something else to tax for a change. Better yet lower government workers Presidents, Congress, lawmakers, and Governers salaries, to balance their budget. Enough of screwing the little guy that has a very difficult time making ends meet.
A doggoned good reason to vote yes on 29, don’t let the big time crooks buy your vote! There is no end to graft and corruption in California!
Philip Morris drops $26k into Gov. Jerry Brown’s reelection campaign http://t.co/HXF1WoPq Another IDIOT company to boycott
I disagree. Gwen is correct in her analysis. A minority shouldn’t be paying to support a majority. Plan to vote NO.
RECALL BROWN OR DROWN.