Could democracy be bought and sold on the streets of California for just $5? A shocking video has surfaced on X, revealing individuals in San Francisco brazenly offering money in exchange for signatures on ballot petitions, even instructing signees to use false names. California election officials have immediately launched a probe into these egregious allegations, which clearly violate state law prohibiting payments for ballot measure signatures. The footage captures a sign explicitly stating “Sign petition for $5” and a line of people ready to participate in the scheme. At least one petition was for a tech-backed measure fighting a proposed tax on billionaires, funded by “Building a Better California,” a committee backed by wealthy business leaders like Google co-founder Sergey Brin, who contributed a staggering $20 million. Another petition aimed to prevent new taxes on retirement savings. While campaigns are allowed to pay per signature gathered, offering money directly to the public for signatures, especially with false information, is illegal. Both campaigns involved swiftly condemned the activity, stating they are cooperating with authorities to reject fraudulent signatures and identify those responsible. The secretary of state’s office emphasized that filing petitions with forged names is a criminal offense, highlighting the serious implications for electoral integrity. Don’t miss out on breaking news like this – make sure to subscribe to our channel for the latest updates on this developing story!
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