Turnout high in Maine: Gay Rights Issue

[DearAbby]

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_high_in_maine.html

[GodlessBiker]

1. Why do we think this news is better for marriage equality? (I so hope it is!)

[Ian David]

2. When turn-out is high, Democrats and Progressives typically win. n/t

[GodlessBiker]

5. That works for me!

[GreenPartyVoter]

3. I just voted, and of course backed civil rights equality. :^)

[jonnyblitz]

10. thanks!!! so did my parents in Millinocket.

:hi:

[ddeclue]

11. Millinocket Maine?

:rofl:

[GreenPartyVoter]

12. :^D

[DearAbby]

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.

[dalaigh lllama]

6. I agree completely. Doesn't make sense to have people's basic rights subject to a vote

[DearAbby]

7. I would think it violated the equal protection clause

in the constitution, but then I am not scholar.

[dalaigh lllama]

8. I'd guess someday it will be challenged in the supreme court

but hopefully after we have a few less conservatives

[NMDemDist2]

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......

:kick:

[WolverineDG]

13. Good luck, Maine! nt