What's in a proposition Title? Could be everything.

Despite early polling finding a majority of Californian's opposed to increases in the gas tax, new polling finds that a majority of Californian's oppose Proposition 6. While some credit the millions of dollars spent by construction firms and labor unions for swaying public opinion against Proposition 6, others believe the ballot title may be playing a role as well. California Attorney General Xavier Becerra gave Proposition 6 the title, "Eliminates certain road repair and transportation funding. Requires certain fuel taxes and vehicle fees to be approved by the electorate." Note that this title does not describe Proposition 6 as a repeal of gas taxes. When asked a more general question about repealing the recent gas tax increases, more likely voters (50%) were in favor than in opposition (46%) according to the PPIC. Repeal proponents sued on the basis that the title was misleading and  Superior Court judge Timothy Frawley agreed. However, Frawley's ruling was overturned by the state court of appeal, thus keeping the ballot title as is.