Scaring the Seniors

Joe Mathews — Thu, 22 May 2008 23:50:00 -0400

This new No on Prop 98 ad ( the more conservative of the two measures to limit eminent domain in California) shamelessly doesn't even mention eminent domain. Instead, it attempts to frighten seniors by highlighting an AARP endorsement and suggesting old folks will be kicked out of their homes. The initiative does limit rent control, but this exaggeration is pretty gross.

And here's the Yes on 98 ad, which isn't any more honest. It omits the fact that the initiative would end rent control. And according to the LA Times, the woman who claims her home was seized actually sold it -- 30 years ago -- after there was a threat of eminent domain.

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Scaring the Seniors