To the dismay of many environmentalists, a Washington state ballot initiative that would require mandatory labeling of genetically-modified foods is losing in early returns:
Washington voters Tuesday were rejecting a measure that would have made the state the first in the nation to require labeling of genetically engineered foods.
The measure trailed 45 to 55 percent — a margin that appeared impossible to overcome.
It was a stunning reversal for an initiative that two-thirds of voters supported in early polls.
A similar measure, which was supported by Charlie Sheen and other liberal celebs, was defeated in California last year.
The anti-science Left is blaming the apparent loss on — what else? — evil corporate money:
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It’s true that the opponents of the Washington initiative had a ton of money ($22 million), but supporters were no slouches, having raised at least $7 million.
Apparently $7 million wasn’t enough to get the anti-GMO message out, even in a state as small and liberal as Washington.
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By the way, if money is the sine qua non of electoral success, how do GMO opponents explain the failure of Amendment 66 in Colorado?
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