Voters reject ambitious measures across several states
Voters in multiple states rejected bold reform measures on drug laws and voter registration while even progressive locals like Berkeley resisted new environmental or social requirements. Analysts cited caution and a desire to preserve the status quo as key factors shaping the 2002 ballot outcomes.
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Pundit expectations misfired as Republicans gain Senate
Journalists and pundits across outlets had predicted a Democratic edge or tight races, with several conservatives and liberals alike endorsing a D Senate. The exit was a Republican tide despite polls and conventional wisdom, as analysts noted a late Bush-era dynamic and data that failed to predict results.
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