Prop 33 Defeated: Voters Say No to Billionaire’s Money Grab

By Richard HoloberConsumer Federation of California
California voters rejected Proposition 33, an initiative placed on the ballot by billionaire George Joseph, owner of Mercury Insurance. Led by Consumer Watchdog, opponents came out of nowhere to stop …

Prop 33 Billionaire Admits His Company Doesn’t Give Promised Discounts

By Richard HoloberConsumer Federation of California
In a stunning admission, billionaire George Joseph stated that his company, Mercury Insurance, does not offer its own customers the “persistence discount” that Proposition 33 promises all Californians…

College Students Speak Out: No on Prop 33

By Richard HoloberConsumer Federation of California
Leading college student newspapers editorials are urging a NO vote on Proposition 33, a measure that threatens graduating students with massive auto insurance rate surcharges.
A sampling of student op…

George Joseph Dumps Another $500k into Sputtering Prop 33 Campaign

By Richard HoloberConsumer Federation of California
The Yes on Proposition 33 campaign reported yesterday another contribution of $500,000 from George Joseph, billionaire owner of Mercury Insurance. This brings Mr. Joseph’s total contributions to the Y…