Posted on 08/06/2004 10:31:57 PM PDT by AFA-Michigan
"That's why it was on the primary ballot in Missouri not the general election ballot. I think it is quite strange that a a state constitutional amendment could be ratified in a primary election. Not all parties have primaries. Usually fewer people show up for primaries than for general elections."
I agree, that is very obvious. However, now that those folks have got a taste of voting and making a strong statement, maybe they will continue? I certainly hope so!
"People love their kids, and those kids have to grow up in this country."
From your mouth to God's ear!
The Missouri Supreme Court, mostly appointed by demos, set the date of the election.
Marriage amendment will also be on the September primary ballot in Louisiana.
Then, in November: Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah, and if they qualify, Ohio.
Let me clear that up. my reply seems a little ambiguous. The Missouri Supreme Court set the date for the amendment for the primary.
"and if they qualify, Ohio"
I sincerely pray to God they get in on the November ballot. The Ohio vote is critical.
Sounds like it will be approved in Michigan around 65-35 or 70-30, depending upon turnout.
Yep. A lot of Democratic voters who have no intention of voting for Bush are going to vote to protect marriage. Many of these measures will exceed the President's share of the vote in Red States and the vote margin will be even greater than the share of the vote Kerry will get in Blue States. Its not an ideological or party issue with ordinary Americans.
I*m sure the win for marriage (in MO) between a man and a woman gave Kerry cause to worry. I bet "Mama T" openly embracing homosexuals and inviting them to the White House is going to come back to haunt them. :-) I hope President Bush hammers them on this issue!
You took the words right out of my mouth.
The Democrats are gutless cowards.
"That's why it was on the primary ballot in Missouri not the general election ballot."
I think republicans should start focusing on social issues again. The Dems have really painted themselves into a corner on alot of these issues. The overwhelming majority of americans are Against Gay Marriage, Want tougher Immigration restrictions, Want school prayer, Want Under-g-d in the pledge of alleigance, Are against partial birth abortion, Support parental-notification laws, support Lacy Peterson laws, Support the Death Penalty, are against Affirmative action, etc.
Republicans instead tend to give Dems a pass on these issues and allow for a focus on economic issues.
Could have a beneficial impact on the Senate races in Arkansas and Oklahoma. Good.
Bush will run with this at the convention.
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It took an issue like this to wake us up.
I'm glad we're doing something, and beginning to get organized.
Let's keep it rollin'!
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Come on, Democrats, stand up for what you believe in! Don't wimp out or alienate the huge "gay" voting block! Support homo-marriage! Or I won't vote "D"!
Thanks for the pings, ol' boy. I can turn on my computer for 5 minutes at a time before it gets weird. Will save everything in a few days when the device to facilitate such arrives in mail in a couple of days. Then I can get the dang thing fixed.
Amen! Keep the pressure on our elected officials, hold them responsable and accountable, the tide will turn!
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