The Supermajority Problem

Time stamp for amendments:Amendment 1-startAmendment 2-00:29:00Amendment 4-00:44:00Amendment 5- 1:19:00Hey Friends!Election Day is almost here, and Missouri voters have four constitutional amendments in front of them. On this episode, Mike and Amy from Act4MO join me to walk through each proposal, what it would do, and why these measures deserve more than a quick glance before heading to the polls.One of the biggest frustrations we discuss isn’t simply what’s on the ballot—it’s how these amendments got there. Time and again this legislative session, Missouri’s Republican supermajority had opportunities to send clean, straightforward proposals to the people. Instead, many voters are once again left sorting through complicated compromises and political “sausage.”We also talk about the growing divide among conservatives. Increasingly, anyone unwilling to embrace mediocre legislation is dismissed as helping the other side or labeled something they’re not. But healthy disagreement isn’t always a sign that something is wrong. Sometimes it’s evidence that people are refusing to compromise on principle.As Christians, our identity should never be rooted in a political party or movement. Years ago, God reminded me that my truest label is “redeemed.” That’s the identity I want to carry, regardless of which political battles are won or lost.We may not win every battle in front of us, but Scripture reminds us that the war has already been decided. My prayer is simply that we remain faithful to Christ until the very end.You can find Act4MO’s helpful resources including their August voter guide here.You can also find the actual amendment language here.Thanks for reading Nadine@9’s Substack! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Nadine@9’s Substack at nadineat9.substack.com/subscribe