Gay Marriage to Alfred: Your Thoughts

The amendment is favored in all regions of the state, with the closest margin in the Twin Cities metro area where the "yes" vote is ahead just 46 percent to 44 percent. The amendment is also supported by voters in the 18 to 49 age group by a margin of 48 percent to 42 percent. "Likely voters" over the age of 50 support the amendment 51 percent to 44 percent.

call me blind but some of these numbers i find hard to believe.

In the media and in every public sector, the message couldn't be more one-sidedly anti-amendment in MN. That said, I'm talking mostly about the Twin Cities. That said, the Twin Cities account for about 2/3rds of the state's entire population.

By which I mean to say, on this issue, Minnesotans who have their minds shut appear to be quite good at keeping their mouths in the same position.

super-hot man-on-giant grasshopper action itt

the first vote-yes presence i've even seen was on ppl at the state fair. it was a legit surprise to me, which probably speaks to my bubble more than anything.

They apparently chose that venue to make their first big PR push. I'm sure I just DON'T know WHY they thought that would be a receptive environment!

is there a large evangelical or mormon pop. in MN?

there's enough. and stearns county catholics, etc.

I think going to the Fair with big signs that say "YES" and saying "it's for children" is pretty much the definition of how to run a successful campaign, sadly

this is the very best:

http://deadspin.com/5941348/they-wont-magically-turn-you-into-a-lustful-cockmonster-chris-kluwe-explains-gay-marriage-to-the-politician-who-is-offended-by-an-nfl-player-supporting-it

This is what I mean. Religiously-affiliated private schools, cereal manufacturers, businesses large and small, and now even beloved sporting figures have all publicly sided against the marriage amendment in this blue state. What more will it take to turn this dial?

Sorry, preemptively throwing a tantrum I don't need to have for another couple months.

By which I mean to say, on this issue, Minnesotans who have their minds shut appear to be quite good at keeping their mouths in the same position.

― Ham Lushbaugh (Eric H.), Tuesday, September 11, 2012 12:45 PM (2 hours ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

yeah this is the weird and amazing thing about this. granted, Im in uptown, but I can't go a block without seeing at least two Vote No signs/stickers/whatever.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/ny-appeals-court-nixes-defense-marriage-act

btw, LGBT issues as yet unmentioned in debates. #sheeplevotesinpocket

http://www.salon.com/2012/10/17/where_are_gay_rights_in_this_election/

Will seriously be interested to hear your take on TLJ's Rep. Stevens in Lincoln.

so far, I'm worried about the wig.

also MN marriage amendment polling as a dead heat.

So upset absentees aren't allowed to vote on that.

LGBT issues as yet unmentioned in debates

Considering that LGBT issues were instrumental in pumping up the voter turnout for Republicans in many key states in 2004, what this means to me is that the tide has turned far enough by now that the Rs no longer think it is a winner for them. In 2004, the Rs were all over the gay marriage issue like white on rice. That's a measure of progress.

let's not even consider why Jim Lehrer didn't bring them up.

Xpost not too many state constitutions left to destroy.

Looking good in Maine, Minnesota, and (tentatively) Maryland. Minnesota can make it 4/4.

Alfred, my answer is, yes, I'll marry you!

I'd marry you if it turned out you had no blood at all!

Glory, hallelujah.

Hey Alfred,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF8IaExPv7s

Yargh:

http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/webdr03/2012/11/27/10/enhanced-buzz-wide-22326-1354031843-3.jpg

Like how Ginsberg's all "Scalia, did you just let one?"

are all nine of them officiating at a gay wedding? that's gotta be against some kind of law.

oh yay they're doing a christmas card this year?

Slobbo isn't having it.

Thomas looks exactly like he would look doing what he's doing there.

i think the perry/perry wedding could command those officiants

l: tyler, r: rick, obv

Alito's neck extending to catch a tasty dragonfly he just spotted

We anticipate orders, including likely in the same-sex marriage cases, this afternoon.
We will be live blogging beginning around 2:00 p.m..

http://www.scotusblog.com/

SCOTUS agrees to hear two same-sex marriage cases, including California's.

well well

Nino-Slobbo pic needed asap

So ... this is a bad thing, right?

not if Tony K remembers June's TIME cover story.

I'll mail him my extra copy.

http://socalpatent.com/la-patent-attorney/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/tumblr_m593e5TMI31qcy1c2o1_1280.jpg

would be surprised but not shocked if Roberts joins the liberal majority.

Mm, was wondering about that myself.

*licks lips*

Live discussion at Scotusblog:

http://www.scotusblog.com/2012/12/live-blog-anticipating-orders-hopefully-regarding-same-sex-marriage-sponsored-by-bloomberg-law/

I can't imagine how tempting it would be to endorse the homogenization of sodomy.

I'm holding out for pasteurization.

I'm holding out for ... well, God knows what I'm holding out for anymore.

a hero?

:)