The 2012 elections may be determined, not by who votes, but who does not vote.
If President Obama doesn't actively support gay marriage, many gay rights supporters might stay away.
If President Obama actively supports gay marriage, many who don't care for the issue might stay away.
Because Mitt Romney is a Mormon, many "conservatives" might stay away.
If Mitt Romney wavers on any of the "conservative" issues, "conservatives" might stay away.
If Mitt Romney strictly follows the "conservative" script, many RINOs might stay away.
Wherever you stand on the issues, don't give the election to the candidate with whom you disagree the most. Show up and vote on November 6, 2012!
Remember: the 1% may have the money but the 99% have the votes!
Showing posts with label gay rights. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gay rights. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Monday, May 23, 2011
Marriage amendments rather than budget compromise
I posted the following on Facebook in response to a relative's posting of the curt response of Tony Cornish, Republican, MN House concerning his vote on the proposed "marriage" amendment to the Minnesota Constitution.
I plan to vote blank on this proposed amendment in 2012. Unlike voting for people, in Minnesota a blank ballot is counted for constitutional amendments - as a no vote. My purposes are two - I don't like the amendment, and I don't think such amendments should be put on the ballot.
Unfortunately the Republicans and our Democratic governor don't consider that a minority of the eligible voters actually supported them. Many people are proud of the Minnesota turnout of 55.9%, the highest in the country. But to have half the eligible voters support a candidate, nearly ninety percent of the people who actually voted would have to vote for the candidate. I doubt that any candidate in 2010 got that support, even if unopposed.
To end minority government, be sure to vote, even if you have to write somebody in.
I plan to vote blank on this proposed amendment in 2012. Unlike voting for people, in Minnesota a blank ballot is counted for constitutional amendments - as a no vote. My purposes are two - I don't like the amendment, and I don't think such amendments should be put on the ballot.
Unfortunately the Republicans and our Democratic governor don't consider that a minority of the eligible voters actually supported them. Many people are proud of the Minnesota turnout of 55.9%, the highest in the country. But to have half the eligible voters support a candidate, nearly ninety percent of the people who actually voted would have to vote for the candidate. I doubt that any candidate in 2010 got that support, even if unopposed.
To end minority government, be sure to vote, even if you have to write somebody in.
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