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MannyGoldstein Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-10 08:58 PM
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Fortunately, Massachusetts is still sane
Looks like a clean sweep by Dems in state-wide offices. And at least two of the three nutty ballot initiatives are down in flames.
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geckosfeet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-10 08:59 PM
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1. ! Good news ! MA reps holding the line - every seat counts and they usually vote dem
Edited on Tue Nov-02-10 09:13 PM by geckosfeet
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pipi_k Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-10 09:01 PM
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2. The one that isn't ahead now was before, so
there's still hope that things will turn around again before it's over.
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geckosfeet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-10 09:12 PM
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6. reduction of state tax on alcohol to 3% - not a biggy if it loses
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lukasahero Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-10 09:17 PM
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11. Two separate issues
Alcohol tax repeal is winning but sales tax to 3% is not. I'm ok with that.
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geckosfeet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-10 09:30 PM
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14. Oh - I conflated the two. Thanks. I can live with no tax on alcohol as well.
Edited on Tue Nov-02-10 09:31 PM by geckosfeet
But it will be another blow to the states budget.
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lukasahero Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-10 09:48 PM
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15. Oh, agreed
I voted against it but, as a vinophile, I'm not exactly disappointed! ;)

I did get to vote to legalize pot today though . Too bad it wasn't binding.
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geckosfeet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-03-10 05:35 AM
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16. Wow - what town had pot on ballot?
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lukasahero Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-03-10 06:58 AM
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17. A bunch actually
Non-binding but it's a start.

http://www.boston.com/news/special/politics/2010/ballot_questions/results/#

See the question "Regulate marijuana" about 3/4 down the page on the right. It passed in large numbers!
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geckosfeet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-03-10 08:41 PM
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18. Not my town
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Mass Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-10 09:01 PM
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3. As soon as AP will accept to call these races.
Markey is 30 points ahead and they still have not called the race. Same thing for McGovern. And when will they call Patrick, 9 points ahead with 63 % of the vote in.

They have spent their time telling us that the race would be close and that Frank was in danger. Really?
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Recursion Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-10 09:06 PM
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4. Dupe, sorry
Edited on Tue Nov-02-10 09:49 PM by Recursion
Gotta love high-traffic nights.
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Recursion Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-10 09:06 PM
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5. I'm iffy on 1, though I voted No
I can understand the point that the excise tax is there because there's not a sales tax.
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hlthe2b Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-10 09:13 PM
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7. Well, that does help make up a bit for Brown...
though I still cringe at the thought of him in Kennedy's seat. But, at least Mass residents regained their senses.
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yellowcanine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-10 09:13 PM
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8. And Maryland! "Good Hair" Ehrlich (R) appears to have lost to O'Malley (D) AGAIN.
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lukasahero Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-10 09:13 PM
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9. I was just thinking that! Dog bless Boston! eom
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scheming daemons Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-10 09:16 PM
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10. Yeah... but where were they 10 months ago when Scott Brown was winning?
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lukasahero Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-10 09:19 PM
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12. Is anything ever good enough for you?
I'm sorry, what state are you in and how did it vote?

Geez.
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MannyGoldstein Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-10 09:23 PM
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13. Sending a warning to the elected Democratic establishment
A warning ignored.
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