The "electioneering" behind #CA Gov. Jerry Brown's Tax Hike Initiative. Is *this* what democracy looks like?

California Governor Jerry Brown’s Tax Hike Proposal: 
Percentage Increases over Current California Income Tax Policy by California Taxpayer Population

California’s Comprehensive Colleges and Universities:
Tuition and Required Fees for Residents, Compared to 
49 Other States (2009-2010)

California’s Flagship Universities:
Tuition and Required Fees for Residents, Compared to 
49 Other States (2009-2010)

California’s Community College Undergraduate Tuition and Required Fees for Residents, Compared to 
49 Other States (2009-2010)

California 8th-grade students score 47th nationally, tied with Alabama, ahead of Mississippi and Washington, DC. http://www.ocregister.com/news/students-353581-state-scores.html

Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity in #California Public Schools (1993-2011)

According to Census Bureau, #California has the nation's largest population of foreign-born residents. #cagov

#CA receives overall 'F' on biz friendliness. Highest category score? C- hiring costs & training. #catcot #cagov

#California scores 'F' on national survey on biz friendliness. Worst single-point score? Taxes. #catcot #cagov

Statewide results of #California's 'F' rating on Thumbtack.com/Kaufmann Foundation biz survey. #catcot #cagov

#California receives on 'F' on Thumbtack.com/Kaufmann Foundation survey of business friendliness. #catcot #cagov

#CA remains a solid DEAD LAST for 8th year on Chief Executive Magazine's survey of Best/Worst States for Business.