Nov 062008
A few more thoughts on the election:
- Coleman’s lead over Franken continues to shrink. According to the Secretary of State, the gap currently stands at 236 votes, down from 725 yesterday. Minnesota uses optical scanners to count votes and I thought these machines were reasonably accurate, but Michigan reported problems with the devices. If the gap continues to narrow, Coleman may be the one requesting a recount.
- The passage of the same-sex marriage ban in California is a bitter disappointment. But I’m confident that the issue will come up again in a few years and Californians will choose a policy of equality. The status of gay couples who married before the election remains uncertain and will likely be a subject of litigation–an absurd state of affairs and an insult to couples already reeling from a vote legalizing discrimination.
- But Arkansas wins the prize for being the most backward state in the union after passing a ban that prevents “unmarried” couples (i.e. gay) from adopting children. It’s this year’s Kansas.
