The news is getting better all the time

[central scrutinizer]

http://egov.sos.state.or.us/division/elections/results/2008G/index.html

Merkley is pulling away and Measure 64 is now way behind. Bill Sizemore makes me reconsider my opposition to the death penalty.

[sandnsea]

1. Lane had 88% turn-out

Just announced it. When Democrats vote, Democrats win. I hope people get that message. Did you see how close 61 is? That's not good. We still have some educating to do regarding the justice system.

[central scrutinizer]

2. true, but 61 is irrelevant since 57 is winning so big

fuck Kevin Mannix - horse's ass of the first magnitude

[sandnsea]

3. That many voters for it

is relevant. It means there are people out there who are still susceptible to the right wing fear and propaganda campaigns. And 57 isn't all that great either, by the way. It instills the idea that prison will fix crime, regardless of the supposed treatment component.

[central scrutinizer]

5. agreed - and now 61 is losing

http://egov.sos.state.or.us/division/elections/results/2008G/electionResultsView-258602371.html

down by about 8000 votes.

[quakerboy]

4. The oregonian has called 64 finally

Failed. Music to my ears. I am blessed to live in a mostly sane state.

So.. What can we do about California and Idaho for next time?

[Quantess]

6. Brent Barton is the new representative of my district.

Buh bye, Linda Flores.

Brent Barton is a Democrat, and looks very young.