The conversation with Lloyd Marbet and Dan Meek continues with discussion of likely results of the Nov 2012 election. Dan discusses the role of money in the election of Seattle's new mayor v Portland new mayor and how that demonstrates the role of campaign finance limitations. They also compare the state of Washington v State of Oregon initiative validity rates, noting Oregon's much high invalidity rate. Further discussion of prospects of reenacting public election funding system in Portland. The likelihood of filibuster reform in the US Senate and progress toward a US Constitutional amendment and ways to nullify the Citizens United decision.
