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DearAbby Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Nov-03-09 02:34 PM
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Turnout high in Maine: Gay Rights Issue
Maine Secretary of State Matt Dunlap told Ben Smith "that turnout there is far exceeding his projections -- news that would be good news for backers of same-sex marriage."

Said Dunlap: "We're seeing heavy and very steady turnout... I think we could be over 50%. We originally projected 35%."


http://politicalwire.com/archives/2009/11/03/turnout_hi...
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   Why do we think this news is better for marriage equality? (I so hope it is!)  GodlessBiker   Nov-03-09 02:37 PM   #1 
   When turn-out is high, Democrats and Progressives typically win. n/t  Ian David   Nov-03-09 02:39 PM   #2 
      That works for me!  GodlessBiker   Nov-03-09 02:41 PM   #5 
   I just voted, and of course backed civil rights equality. :^)  GreenPartyVoter   Nov-03-09 02:39 PM   #3 
   thanks!!! so did my parents in Millinocket.  jonnyblitz   Nov-03-09 07:50 PM   #10 
      Millinocket Maine?  ddeclue   Nov-03-09 07:51 PM   #11 
      :^D  GreenPartyVoter   Nov-03-09 07:55 PM   #12 
   Civil Rights should never be on a ballot for Popular Vote  DearAbby   Nov-03-09 02:41 PM   #4 
   I agree completely. Doesn't make sense to have people's basic rights subject to a vote  dalaigh lllama   Nov-03-09 02:45 PM   #6 
      I would think it violated the equal protection clause  DearAbby   Nov-03-09 02:57 PM   #7 
         I'd guess someday it will be challenged in the supreme court  dalaigh lllama   Nov-03-09 05:20 PM   #8 
   good news!!! I logged on as soon as I got home to check on the Maine prop.  NMDemDist2   Nov-03-09 07:48 PM   #9 
   Good luck, Maine! nt  WolverineDG   Nov-03-09 07:59 PM   #13 
 
GodlessBiker (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Nov-03-09 02:37 PM
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1. Why do we think this news is better for marriage equality? (I so hope it is!)
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Ian David Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Nov-03-09 02:39 PM
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2. When turn-out is high, Democrats and Progressives typically win. n/t
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GodlessBiker (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Nov-03-09 02:41 PM
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5. That works for me!
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GreenPartyVoter Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Nov-03-09 02:39 PM
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3. I just voted, and of course backed civil rights equality. :^)
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10. thanks!!! so did my parents in Millinocket.
Edited on Tue Nov-03-09 07:50 PM by jonnyblitz
:hi:
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ddeclue Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Nov-03-09 07:51 PM
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11. Millinocket Maine?
:rofl:
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GreenPartyVoter Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Nov-03-09 07:55 PM
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12. :^D
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DearAbby Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Nov-03-09 02:41 PM
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4. Civil Rights should never be on a ballot for Popular Vote
I could never understand this...but I am projecting good thoughts to those in Maine, Do the right thing.
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dalaigh lllama Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Nov-03-09 02:45 PM
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6. I agree completely. Doesn't make sense to have people's basic rights subject to a vote
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DearAbby Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Nov-03-09 02:57 PM
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7. I would think it violated the equal protection clause
in the constitution, but then I am not scholar.
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dalaigh lllama Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Nov-03-09 05:20 PM
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8. I'd guess someday it will be challenged in the supreme court
but hopefully after we have a few less conservatives
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NMDemDist2 Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Nov-03-09 07:48 PM
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9. good news!!! I logged on as soon as I got home to check on the Maine prop.
hell, I've still got my work boots on......

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13. Good luck, Maine! nt
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