Politics, of course!

[moominmuppet]

Amazing sweep on reproductive rights last night!! -- This is incredible news, and much better than I was fearing.

On the downside, lots of bad news for GLBT folks around the country -- more bans on adoption, more discrimination in constitutions. My heart's especially hurting for my friends in California, and although I'm not yet willing to stop holding my breath, hoping for a turnaround on the numbers, I know it's unlikely.

Also, I was sorry to see the Prop 5 fail in CA; it could've been a great model for prison and incarceration/drug-treatment reform. However, the marijuana initiatives in Michigan and Massachusetts passed, which is good news!

Edit: Looks like a mandatory recount for Franken!

In Ohio, I'm pretty much ecstatic; all the ballot issues went how I was hoping, Kucinich kept his seat, we got Marcia Fudge to replace Stephanie Tubbs-Jones (who died earlier this year), and OHIO FINALLY WENT BLUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

On the downside, Election Protection is reporting problems with people being inexplicably dropped from the rolls in Ohio -- it disenfranchised one of my coworkers who didn't know to fight for at least a provisional ballot

Unfortunately, my flare came back with a vengeance last night, so I was varying between dozing and watching the returns, but I did see Obama's speech in real time, and was duly impressed, yet again. The joy on RTA this morning was absolutely contagious. Let's hear it for making some history!

Comments

[coffee-and-gin.livejournal.com]

Yeah, fucking A on the prez election and the reproductive rights all across the board. Prop 8 and Amendment 2 in Florida, etc. make me sick, but I doubt they'll go down quietly.

I slept through the concession and victory speeches, but my loyal spousie woke me to tell me Obama had won. I remember cheering and then wondering about local elections and suddenly getting teary about STJ all over again. I have a good feeling about Ms. Fudge, though--wasn't she STJ's chief of staff at one point? We've kept Betty Sutton in place down here.

[moominmuppet.livejournal.com]

I have a good feeling about Ms. Fudge, though--wasn't she STJ's chief of staff at one point?

Something like that, at least, although I don't recall the details. She seems like she's right up STJ's alley in terms of perspectives and approaches though; I'm more than happy to give her the benefit of the doubt and see how she does.

[moominmuppet.livejournal.com]

It's a very fetching color for us... Here's hoping it's a long-term wardrobe change!

[jajy1979.livejournal.com]

It occurs to me, that Cali's prop may yet be unconstitutional even though it's a constitutional amendment. Cali has anti-discrimination language in the constitution which I believe may have sufficient standing to strike it down, though the courts may be unwilling to read such a challenge.

BTW what the hell is up with 50+1 votes changing constitutions? That's just wrong.

Otherwise... well fuck. Damned hateful people.

[jajy1979.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the Link!