News
November 05, 2008
Slots Referendum Wins in 59% Landslide
BALTIMORE, MD – Question 2, the so-called slots referendum, has won by a landslide 59% in Maryland, carrying every jurisdiction by comfortable margins, including Baltimore City and the DC-suburban counties of Prince Georges and Montgomery.Two-thirds of similar elections usually lose, even when they outspend their opponents. Specifically, since 2000, 17 of 24 measures to legalize slots and other forms of gaming have failed nationally, a loss percentage of 70%.
In winning, Question 2:
· Won every jurisdiction of the state, including Baltimore City and ALL 23 counties
· Was supported by Democrats, Republicans, all Marylanders
· Ran a positive campaign, offering a positive solution to a long-term structural deficit
· Spoke honestly about choices facing state
· Delivered a mandate for stronger schools, a balanced statewide budget and no new taxes
· Received more votes than Question 1, even though the slots referendum was further down the ballot
