This entry is looking at races/propositions of particular importance to the queer community. Refresh frequently for updates with a queer twist.
PRESIDENTIAL RACE:
Barack Obama (D) (Winner)
SENATORIAL RACE:
New Mexico:
Pro-equality Tom Udall (D)(Winner).
North Carolina:
Anti-gay Senator Dole (R) (Loser), Kay Hagan (D) (Winner)
New Hampshire:
Pro-gay Jeanne Shaheen (D) (Winner)
CONGRESSIONAL RACES:
Florida:
Anti-gay Tom Feeney (R) (Loser), Suzanne Kosmas (D)(Winner).
Kentucky:
Anti-gay Mitch McConnell (R) (Winner)
Massachusetts:
Openly gay Barney Frank (D) (Winner).
Wisconsin:
Openly lesbian Tammy Baldwin (D) (Winner).
Colorado:
Openly gay Jared Polis (D) (Winner)
PROPOSITIONS:
California Prop 8 (Marriage Ban) - Early indications suggest it passing
Florida Prop 2 (Marriage Ban) - Passed
Arizona Prop 102 (Marriage Ban) - Passed
Arkansas Prop 1 (LGBT Adoption Ban) - Passed
Connecticut Initiative 1 (Constitutional Convention) - Rejected
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sadly it doesn't look like it will be a huge sweep but rather a tight race so far
If Proposition 8 passes you can send a nice letter of thanks to Jack O'Connell for being dishonest with Californians. Honesty is always the best policy Jack.
Wow, that's just all kinds of depressing. We progressed for like 5 minutes.
Prop 8 isn't through yet at the time of this writing, but the others have all passed, and prop 8 doesn't look good. This really is a sad day for the civil rights movement.
Obama wins, but on the same day 5 separate states write homophobia into their Constitutions. Bittersweet.
Nothing is ever perfect, is it... instead, there's always some space for improvements and things to change - which is good - or we might get bored...
Oh God, I'm soo sorry, this is truly horrible. I'm speechless...
Very disappointing to hear about the propositions being passed. It's amazing to me that those are even issues in the first place.
Hey, where's the love for openly gay Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin? Sure, it's not a surprise she won, but come on!
I hear you all it is definitely a mixed bag of emotions today. We got Obama which is amazing, but clearly the nation has not moved fwd on LGBT issues.
Anonymous - You are right I should edit the post to show some love for Tammy and Barney.
I cannot believe how many states adopted anti-gay legislation. People are highly protective of their bigotry and prejudice. But we black folks fought the same battle and it ain't over til it's over. So this is probably a delay or a set back. You cannot halt progress, maybe slow it down, but it is invariably inevitable.
This was so cool! Don't know how you did it, but I loved it!
And my heart is deeply saddened for the Prop 8 pass. This is not just a hugs loss for California's gay Americans... it is a loss for all gay Americans!
I can only hope that Obama will overturn DOMA and help move forward equal rights during his term!
May be human rights should pitch in that case.
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