ENDORSEMENTS 2008

The Times' endorsements

For president, state propositions and local races and measures.
November 3, 2008

Here is a recap of The Times' endorsements for Tuesday's election. A list that voters can cut out and take to the polls will run in this space that day. Endorsements are available in full at latimes.com/electionslatimes.com/elections.

President: Barack Obama

California measures:

Proposition 1A (high-speed rail bonds): Yes

Proposition 2 (cage size mandates for chickens): No

Proposition 3 (children’s hospital bonds): Yes

Proposition 4 (parental notification of minor’s abortion): No

Proposition 5 (drug offender diversion and rehabilitation): No

Proposition 6 (new crimes and penalties): No

Proposition 7 (renewable energy mandate): No

Proposition 8 (same-sex marriage ban): No

Proposition 9 (new rights for crime victims’ families): No

Proposition 10 (alternative fuel bond): No

Proposition 11 (redistricting reform): Yes

Proposition 12 (veterans’ mortgage bonds): Yes

Los Angeles Superior Court :

Office No. 72: Hilleri Grossman Merritt

Office No. 82: Cynthia Loo

Office No. 84: Pat Connolly

Office No. 94: Michael J. O'Gara







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