Buried in the article is that Republicans are attempting to pass a law to raise the threshold needed for a popular referendum to pass. They're trying to block people from voting to legalize abortion in the state this next election, because they know they'll lose.
No, it’s not as fun at noon, but I always do it anyway. That way the other guy can’t say “the sun was in my eyes” while he bleeds out. It really makes everything more legitimate.