MannyGoldstein
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Tue Nov-02-10 08:58 PM
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Fortunately, Massachusetts is still sane |
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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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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 |
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Edited on Tue Nov-02-10 09:13 PM by geckosfeet
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Tue Nov-02-10 09:01 PM
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2. The one that isn't ahead now was before, so |
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there's still hope that things will turn around again before it's over.
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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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Tue Nov-02-10 09:17 PM
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Alcohol tax repeal is winning but sales tax to 3% is not. I'm ok with that.
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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. |
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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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Tue Nov-02-10 09:48 PM
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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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Wed Nov-03-10 05:35 AM
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16. Wow - what town had pot on ballot? |
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Wed Nov-03-10 06:58 AM
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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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Wed Nov-03-10 08:41 PM
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Tue Nov-02-10 09:01 PM
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3. As soon as AP will accept to call these races. |
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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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Tue Nov-02-10 09:06 PM
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Edited on Tue Nov-02-10 09:49 PM by Recursion
Gotta love high-traffic nights.
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Tue Nov-02-10 09:06 PM
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5. I'm iffy on 1, though I voted No |
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I can understand the point that the excise tax is there because there's not a sales tax.
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Tue Nov-02-10 09:13 PM
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7. Well, that does help make up a bit for Brown... |
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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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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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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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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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Tue Nov-02-10 09:19 PM
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12. Is anything ever good enough for you? |
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I'm sorry, what state are you in and how did it vote?
Geez.
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Tue Nov-02-10 09:23 PM
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13. Sending a warning to the elected Democratic establishment |
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