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« on: March 24, 2013, 08:18:14 PM »
Making the announcement in a FOX interview of all places. Breaking on Twitter.
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« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2013, 08:20:03 PM »
I really had to think about what SSM was.

Do people actually use that acronym?
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« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2013, 08:21:14 PM »
That's fine, but the fact that McCaskill is behind Rob Portman on this issue is a little bit disheartening i'm sure for Democrats, but I think this is a part of a tidal wave that is coming.
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« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2013, 08:41:21 PM »
I wonder if Joe Manchin will ever announce a shift on this issue.
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« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2013, 08:42:53 PM »
Very Interesting.
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« Reply #5 on: March 24, 2013, 08:44:37 PM »
Quote from: Governor Scott on March 24, 2013, 08:41:21 PM
I wonder if Joe Manchin will ever announce a shift on this issue.

It's probably not going to be until 10 Republicans announce in favor of gay marriage.
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« Reply #6 on: March 24, 2013, 08:45:04 PM »
Good news.
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« Reply #7 on: March 24, 2013, 08:49:37 PM »
Right after Hillary. Hmm.
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« Reply #8 on: March 24, 2013, 08:52:23 PM »
Quote from: Wisard Ekstraordinær Maxwell on March 24, 2013, 08:21:14 PM
That's fine, but the fact that McCaskill is behind Rob Portman on this issue is a little bit disheartening i'm sure for Democrats, but I think this is a part of a tidal wave that is coming.

And it's not just that. Not only is she behind Portman on the issue, she's also flagrantly doing it for political benefit, rather than for some deep, personal realignment.
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« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2013, 09:04:13 PM »
Makes sense that she wouldn't do it before her senate election.  I guess she figures that in 6 years, Missouri will be onboard as well.
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« Reply #10 on: March 24, 2013, 09:05:08 PM »
Quote from: Wyodon on March 24, 2013, 08:52:23 PM
Quote from: Wisard Ekstraordinær Maxwell on March 24, 2013, 08:21:14 PM
That's fine, but the fact that McCaskill is behind Rob Portman on this issue is a little bit disheartening i'm sure for Democrats, but I think this is a part of a tidal wave that is coming.

And it's not just that. Not only is she behind Portman on the issue, she's also flagrantly doing it for political benefit, rather than for some deep, personal realignment.
She's in Missouri, what political benefit is she going to get?
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« Reply #11 on: March 24, 2013, 09:08:15 PM »
Quote from: Lieutenant Governor Clinton1996 on March 24, 2013, 09:05:08 PM
Quote from: Wyodon on March 24, 2013, 08:52:23 PM
Quote from: Wisard Ekstraordinær Maxwell on March 24, 2013, 08:21:14 PM
That's fine, but the fact that McCaskill is behind Rob Portman on this issue is a little bit disheartening i'm sure for Democrats, but I think this is a part of a tidal wave that is coming.

And it's not just that. Not only is she behind Portman on the issue, she's also flagrantly doing it for political benefit, rather than for some deep, personal realignment.
She's in Missouri, what political benefit is she going to get?

It could help her with the Senate Democrats, potentially.  A leadership position, maybe?

I don't think this will hurt her in 2018, though.  She probably supported it for a while but chose to wait until after the election to make it public.
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« Reply #12 on: March 24, 2013, 09:12:28 PM »
What Scott said.
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« Reply #13 on: March 24, 2013, 09:53:25 PM »
Quote from: Xiivi on March 24, 2013, 09:33:18 PM
A good sign, hopefully others follow her lead.

What lead? she's following Hillary, Obama, Huntsman, and Portman!
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« Reply #14 on: March 24, 2013, 09:54:17 PM »
41/53 Democrats in the Senate now support gay marriage. The bulk that haven't made the announcement are from swing/Republican states, although there are some odd hold-outs (Tom Carper for one).
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« Reply #15 on: March 24, 2013, 09:57:17 PM »
Oh Claire, I'm glad to see you have wizened up on this issue!

I don't know why I like her... I'm fairly sure it's just her folksy accent... but this makes me has a happy.
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« Reply #16 on: March 24, 2013, 10:03:23 PM »
Quote from: Nagas on March 24, 2013, 09:54:17 PM
41/53 Democrats in the Senate now support gay marriage. The bulk that haven't made the announcement are from swing/Republican states, although there are some odd hold-outs (Tom Carper for one).

Carper is definitely on the list of Democrats who should be primaried.
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« Reply #17 on: March 24, 2013, 10:05:09 PM »
Quote from: ○∙◄☻¥tπ[╪AV┼cVê└ on March 24, 2013, 10:03:23 PM
Quote from: Nagas on March 24, 2013, 09:54:17 PM
41/53 Democrats in the Senate now support gay marriage. The bulk that haven't made the announcement are from swing/Republican states, although there are some odd hold-outs (Tom Carper for one).

Carper is definitely on the list of Democrats who should be primaried.

Beau Biden?
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« Reply #18 on: March 25, 2013, 01:07:27 AM »
Quote from: Wisard Ekstraordinær Maxwell on March 24, 2013, 10:05:09 PM
Quote from: ○∙◄☻¥tπ[╪AV┼cVê└ on March 24, 2013, 10:03:23 PM
Quote from: Nagas on March 24, 2013, 09:54:17 PM
41/53 Democrats in the Senate now support gay marriage. The bulk that haven't made the announcement are from swing/Republican states, although there are some odd hold-outs (Tom Carper for one).

Carper is definitely on the list of Democrats who should be primaried.

Beau Biden?
Carper was just re-elected and isn't up for re-election til 2018. Seems more likely Beau Biden runs for Governor in 2016.
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« Reply #19 on: March 25, 2013, 01:58:21 AM »
Quote from: Wyodon on March 24, 2013, 08:52:23 PM
Quote from: Wisard Ekstraordinær Maxwell on March 24, 2013, 08:21:14 PM
That's fine, but the fact that McCaskill is behind Rob Portman on this issue is a little bit disheartening i'm sure for Democrats, but I think this is a part of a tidal wave that is coming.

And it's not just that. Not only is she behind Portman on the issue, she's also flagrantly doing it for political benefit, rather than for some deep, personal realignment.

I prefer to believe in the slightly less cynical explanation that she's privately held the view for some time and is just now taking the stance publicly now that it's politically feasible to do.
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« Reply #20 on: March 25, 2013, 02:39:45 AM »
Don't want to give President Obama too much, but he does score points for coming out in favor of marriage equality prior to the 2012 election. And yes I believe this was all planned to happen before the election, even if Biden made it happen sooner than later. I feel it very important for him to do it BEFORE his last election ever.
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