KTVU – Richard Holober discusses the false promise of Prop 33 “discounts”
<p>Richard Holober discusses the false promise of Prop 33 "discounts"</p>
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KPIX – Analysis of Proposition 33
<p>Consumer Watchdog Founder and Prop 103 author Harvey Rosenfield discusses the false promise that is Prop 33.</p>
KNSD – Prop 33’s Deceptive Lies Exposed By Jamie Court
<p>Prop 33 is touted as a "discount," but the billionaire behind it is reluctant to admit his propositon would legalize a surcharge against drivers who left the market for legitimate reasons, like not owning a car.</p>
Prop 33 Debate, moderated by Conan Nolan
<p>Jamie Court from Consumer Watchdog, and Rachel Hooper (as a paid spokesperson for the Yes side) debate the the real reasons why Prop 33 was put on the ballot.</p>
Consumer Alert: Insurance Industry-Backed Prop 33 Will Hurt Real Drivers
<p>The insurance industry-backed Prop 33 will hurt real drivers, like Alexis. It unfairly surcharges almost anyone who had a legitimate lapse in their insurance coverage -- even if it's because they stopped driving. <em>Should you pay more for your auto insurance simply because you stopped driving, took mass transit, or went to college and didn't need a car?</em><br />
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Prop 33 Seeks To Change Car Insurance Rules
<p>Proposition 33 on the November ballot asks votes to change the way car insurance rates are calculated in California. The measure proposes tweaking current rules to allow companies to consider drivers' insurance history when setting how much they will pay.<br />
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It is not a new idea. In fact, Proposition 33 is similar to Proposition 17, a measure voters rejected just two years ago. Essentially, people who have had car insurance continuously for five years can get a discount. People who have an interruption in coverage would face much higher car insurance fees.</p>
Campaign Staffers… or ‘Real’ Actors?
<p>Proposition 33, a ballot measure funded almost exclusively by car insurance magnate George Joseph, seeks to add a new criteria to calculating insurance rates: coverage history.<br />
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Daniel Palay from Consumer Watchdog takes issue with the fact that several of the purported real drivers, and real college students appearing in the Prop 33 ads are actually employees of the campaign's consultant, Marketplace Communications. Furthermore, Palay objects to the employees appearing without any disclosure.<br />
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The Artificial and Avoidable Gas Price Crisis in California
<p>Consumer Watchdog's Jamie Court breaks down why prices have skyrocketed in California this week, and what the state can do to prevent this in the future.</p>
Consumer Alert: Big Lies Behind Insurer-Backed Prop 33 TV Ads
<p>Prop 33's tv ads are a fraud on voters, down to their "real drivers" who are actually paid campaign employees. Please share this video with your friends, coworkers and family members in California. Don't let one greedy insurance billionaire get away with this trick and deregulate auto insurance in California. <a href="http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/o/6563/p/salsa/web/tellafriend/public/?tell_a_friend_KEY=8899">Click here to send an email to your friends</a>, or use the share buttons above to email and post to Facebook, Twitter and your favorite social network today!</p>
In the wake of legalizing driverless cars in CA, several legal and ethical questions linger
<p>Consumer Watchdog's Jamie Court discusses the outstanding (and wholly unconsidered) legal and ethical implications of legalizing driverless robotic cars on the streets of California.</p>
Bank Fees Are On The Rise
<p>Banking fees are reaching all-time highs despite legislative efforts to keep charges at a minimum, according to a study from Bankrate.com.<br />
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Fees are infiltrating areas of personal banking, like the checking account and ATM, that watchdog groups say many people are unaware of.<br />
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"I think most Americans don't realize that they get hit twice," said Jamie Court, of ConsumerWatchdog.org.</p>
Prop 33 and Mercury’s empty promise to our veterans
<p>Jamie Court discusses Consumer Watchdog's decision to call out Mercury Insurance's empty promise to support our troops who are in harm's way overseas.</p>