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California Men’s Billions On Hot Seat In Ohio Election
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Two wealthy Californians are behind separate fall ballot issues in Ohio.
Henry Nicholas is the billionaire businessman behind Issue 1, Marsy’s Law. It’s a crime victims’ rights measure named for his murdered sister.
Michael Weinstein is president of the $1.2 billion AIDS Healthcare Foundation behind Issue 2, a drug-pricing measure.
While Nicholas is lauded for his philanthropy, Weinstein has been up against a barrage of negative ads.
Experts say personifying a campaign is effective with voters when a proposal is complicated.
Issue 1 would require crime victims and their families are notified of all court proceedings, allowed to tell their stories and given input on plea deals.
The Drug Price Relief Act requires Ohio to pay no more for prescription drugs than the Veterans Administration, which gets deep discounts.