Coldheartedtruth

The survey results made it clear that the president was wading into a divisive area of American life, one that may not top the nation’s priority list but still has the potential to hurt him at the margins in elections in November. About 4 in 10, or 38 percent, of Americans support same-sex marriage, while 24 percent favor civil unions short of formal marriage. Thirty-three percent oppose any form of legal recognition. When civil unions are eliminated as an option, opposition to same-sex marriage rises to 51 percent, compared with 42 percent support.

What's interesting is that even among those who this matter to, Obama loses more voters than gains by taking this stance. Is it his view that he can mobilize a particular faction of his voting bloc to be more proactive? Is he hoping he can bring people out to vote because of this stance? Problem is that he may motivate and mobilize those in opposition to gay marriage, as that seems to be a very well organized group (as can be seen by all of the constitutional amendments passed).

Can you say... Backfire?

fire away you bravehearts and all the rest...

After years of dealing and debate, Vikings get their biggest win

Ending a decade of turmoil, the Minnesota Senate on Thursday gave final approval to a $975 million Vikings stadium meant to anchor the team in Minneapolis for a generation.

The vote ended a turbulent session that saw the project nearly die several times, only to get revived and then dominate the Legislature's final weeks, as opponents ultimately succumbed to intense pressure.

"We delivered," said a triumphant Sen. Julie Rosen, the stadium bill's sponsor, as purple-clad, horn-wearing fans cheered wildly from the gallery overhead. "We are going to have a first-class stadium we can all be very, very proud of."

Now... if they can only win a Superbowl!

Chat away.

Opps... would it be quite the embarrassment if this recall fell short or is it just me?