30 proponents pleaded Monday with the principal backer of Proposition 38, wealthy Southern California civil rights attorney Molly Munger, not to air the attack ad. Another group opposed to Prop.

What It’s All About: Prop 38 will raise funds for public school districts and state-licensed childhood programs (for toddlers aged five and younger) by increasing the state income tax rate.

A majority, 53%, oppose the initiative. Prop. 38’s response has been to run a saturation TV ad--costing an estimated $3.5 million for 10 days--that doesn’t even mention the word “voucher.” ...