Washington: Polls suggest Eyman’s Initiative 517 losing ground

Wed, Oct 30 2013 — Source: Seattle Times

Two recent polls indicate Tim Eyman’s initiative on initiatives, I-517, is losing ground.

A poll by Moore Information, out of Portland, shows more voters opposing the measure than supporting it. And a Stuart Elway poll, out of Seattle, found a shrinking majority of voters supporting I-517.

I-517 is aimed at making like easier for initiative sponsors like Eyman. Among other things, it would give initiative sponsors an additional six months to collect signatures, make it illegal for anyone to maintain “an intimidating presence” within 25 feet of a signature gatherer, and prohibit local government from blocking votes on ballot measures.

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