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Ad Watch: Rich foes say gambling compacts unfair to poor
Campaign against Propositions 94, 95, 96 and 97
Published 12:00 am PST Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Story appeared in MAIN NEWS section, Page A3
The campaign against four casino compacts that voters will consider Feb. 5 began running a new television ad this week that argues the agreements unfairly benefit some of the richest tribes in the state.
Following is the text of the ad and an analysis by Peter Hecht of the Bee Capitol Bureau:
•NARRATOR: "There are more than 100 Indian tribes in California, but the gambling deals on the ballot benefit the richest tribes and could devastate other tribes.
It's unfair to let four powerful tribes control one-third of the state's Indian gaming pie. Please force the Legislature to negotiate a better deal that is fair to all tribes. Vote no on 94-97."
ANALYSIS: The essential argument of the ad is true. California still has numerous tribes that face searing poverty and have reaped little gain from Indian gambling. But that doesn't apply to the narrator in this ad. Leroy Miranda is the vice chair of the wealthy Pala Band of Mission Indians, which operates nearly 2,300 slot machines at its North San Diego County casino. Pala has contributed $6.5 million to the no campaign.
The campaign seeking to overturn the compacts also has funding from United Auburn, which operates the Thunder Valley Casino near Lincoln – reported to be the third most profitable casino in the world. Opponents also include other interests worried about competition, among them the Hollywood Park and Bay Meadows racetracks and property companies.
About the writer:
- Call Peter Hecht, Bee Capitol Bureau, (916) 326-5539.
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