Election Day 2006 -- Your Vote Counts!!!!

[RENThead09]

I'll keep my fingers crossed then. This morning one of the stations had said it was defeated, so I didn't think it was that close. Last I had seen was the 52-48 numbers. Let's hope for the best!

 

[rcostello1]

It's very interesting (and not surprising) looking at the VA vote breakdown. In the more urban areas and college towns the amendment failed but out in the sticks is where the amendment won. I find it interesting the the highest percentage of "no's" potentially houses (arguably) some of the brighter people in the state with UVA in the midst--Charlottsville at 77% no.

Most people just don't realize the potential ramifications. Not married and not related? Sorry can't do that legal document...your friend can have your house, too bad, so sorry. Maybe it will end up at the Supreme Court...no marriage is one thing but no anything for anyone who isn't married is quite another.

Who said no to intolerance? Our friends and otherwise smarter people who can read...

Williamsburg - 62%
Richmond - 69%
Petersburg - 65%
Norfork - 54%
Fredricksburg - 58%
Falls Church (DC burbs) - 69%
Fairfax (City) - 53%
Charlottesville (Home of UVA) - 77%
Alexandria (DC burbs) - 70%
Fairfax (county, where I live) - 54%
Arlington - 74%
Albemarle County (greater Charlottesville) - 59%

 

[piratepresleyrocks]

I'm sooo irritated to be living in wisconsin right now!!! I was truly shocked that we lost the marriage referendum in our state. I felt that the campaign that had been put out there was really strong. It showed all parts of the issue, not just the gay marriage argument. I cannot believe the government has successfully reached this far into our lives. Though I'm thrilled with the national outcome of the election I feel so trapped and disappointed by this portion of it

 

[dkostel]

Oh Happy Day!
The House, the Senate and Rummy too!! There will be legalized gay marriage, or something similar. It will take time but this election is a good step in the right direction.

 

[Rence]

I'm sooo irritated to be living in wisconsin right now!!! I was truly shocked that we lost the marriage referendum in our state. I felt that the campaign that had been put out there was really strong. It showed all parts of the issue, not just the gay marriage argument. I cannot believe the government has successfully reached this far into our lives. Though I'm thrilled with the national outcome of the election I feel so trapped and disappointed by this portion of it

I too am displeased. I figured it would pass, no poll showed it not passing and in most states the final yes vote percentage was quite a bit higher than the polls predicted.

We did get a consolation prize however. The Republicans in our state put this on the ballot solely in an attempt to draw out value voters to defeat our Democratic Governor. However it backfired. It is true the amendment passed, but the anti-amendment forces got out enough votes that reelected Doyle as Governor. I have read several quotes from Republicans acknowledging that they blew it big-time on this one.

I am 50 years old. I was born into a very Republican household. My dad was the county party chairman for years. I was a gay-Republican for most of my life. But this issue just pushed me too far. When the Republican party is trying to use bigotry against gays for political advantage than the party is deserving of support from no one. I am totally disgusted with the party at the state and national level. I am now a registered Democrat. My coming out to my dad three decades ago was a bit rough on him, but he has taken my political conversion much harder.

 

[Saxton]

I just heard about this and thought it was worthy of sharing. Bill Maher appeared on Larry King Live (don't know what night) and outed Ken Mehlman, head of the RNC. The broadcast went out live on the east coast but was then censored by CNN for the west coast. I'm not sure if I'm more upset about the large number of gays who are willing to work for the same Republican party that wants to deny us rights or upset with CNN for censoring this. The video was on YouTube but it has been pulled. Right now it's on The Huffington Post ... for the time being at least.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2006/11/08/censored-by-cnn-bill-mah_n_33701.html

 

[Viki]

I just heard about this and thought it was worthy of sharing. Bill Maher appeared on Larry King Live (don't know what night) and outed Ken Mehlman, head of the RNC. The broadcast went out live on the east coast but was then censored by CNN for the west coast. I'm not sure if I'm more upset about the large number of gays who are willing to work for the same Republican party that wants to deny us rights or upset with CNN for censoring this. The video was on YouTube but it has been pulled. Right now it's on The Huffington Post ... for the time being at least.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2006/11/08/censored-by-cnn-bill-mah_n_33701.html

Sue!!! You're kldding! I've been thinking all week, "That guy is sooooo GAY!!!!!!"

Listen, I get Log Cabin Republicans, but these closeted types have got to be self-hating, authority-seeking synchophants!

 

[TuckandStuiesMom]

Quoting their official website:

Early Ballots Yet to Be Counted

November 9, 2006 - PHOENIX - As of Wednesday afternoon, the Maricopa County Recorder’s office had 250,000 early ballots remaining to be counted. The Recorder’s office can count 25,000 ballots per day so the counting is expected to take 10 days. The Arizona Secretary of State’s office on radio estimated a total of 350,000 ballots statewide remain to be counted. Currently, Proposition 107 is behind by about 32,000 out of over 1.1 million votes cast. Updates are expected around 5:00 PM each day.

 

[NewJersey]

Quoting their official website:

Early Ballots Yet to Be Counted

November 9, 2006 - PHOENIX - As of Wednesday afternoon, the Maricopa County Recorder’s office had 250,000 early ballots remaining to be counted. The Recorder’s office can count 25,000 ballots per day so the counting is expected to take 10 days. The Arizona Secretary of State’s office on radio estimated a total of 350,000 ballots statewide remain to be counted. Currently, Proposition 107 is behind by about 32,000 out of over 1.1 million votes cast. Updates are expected around 5:00 PM each day.

I heard early voting in AZ favored the dems though, so I'll be keeping my fingers crossed!