Wow! McCain campaign architect calling for GOP to support same-sex marriage

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Friday April 17, 2009 · 8:50 AM PDT

2009/04/17 · 08:50

Is the inevitable going to happen sooner rather than later? Steve Schmidt, a key architect of John McCain's presidential campaign is calling for the GOP to support same-sex marriage at a meeting with Log Cabin Republicans today, according to CNN.

Among his remarks (which were obviously leaked to CNN), is this gem:

"It cannot be argued that marriage between people of the same sex is un American or threatens the rights of others. On the contrary, it seems to me that denying two consenting adults of the same sex the right to form a lawful union that is protected and respected by the state denies them two of the most basic natural rights affirmed in the preamble of our Declaration of Independence — liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

When the Republicans start supporting same-sex marriage, you know there's been a dramatic shift. After Iowa, Vermont -- and even a step forward in Washington state -- perhaps the winds of change are really coming after all.

You can read the whole story here.

Washington State House passes "everything but marriage" law

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Wednesday April 15, 2009 · 4:43 PM PDT

2009/04/15 · 16:43

The Washington Legislature has just passed an "everything but marriage" bill that grants the state's registered domestic partners all the rights and benefits the state offers married couples.

The measure passed easily by a 62-35 vote. Also, all of the amendments proposed by the right were shot down. The Senate already passed the bill, so it now goes to Gov. Chris Gregoire, who is expected to sign it into law.

The bill expands on previous domestic partnership laws by adding partnerships to all remaining areas of state law where currently only married couples are mentioned. The statutes range from labor and employment rights, to pensions and other public employee benefits.

The other healthcare crisis -- a personal account

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Wednesday April 08, 2009 · 11:00 AM PDT

2009/04/08 · 11:00

Much has been written about the healthcare crisis in the country -- almost 50 million uninsured, costs continuing to escalate driving businesses out of business. But the thing that doesn't get talked about much is the quality of healthcare we're receiving. Follow me over the jump for some personal stories.

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Friday April 03, 2009 · 1:20 PM PDT

2009/04/03 · 13:20

First, I have to say I am a native Iowan, and like all Iowans on this site today, am thrilled to acknowledge Iowa's leadership in civil rights.

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Thursday April 02, 2009 · 1:33 PM PDT

2009/04/02 · 13:33

There's been a bit of discussion around these parts about HR 875. OrangeClouds115 weighs in here. Scaredhuman here and Rachel Griffiths here.

Well, now another voice is trying to be heard in the person of Dr. Joseph Mercola, leading nutritionist and New York Times bestselling author.

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Tuesday March 31, 2009 · 9:43 AM PDT

2009/03/31 · 09:43

So I was checking my bank account this morning and noticed my paycheck was deposited this morning. As promised, there was almost $17 more in my paycheck than last pay period (this doesn't include the money I set aside for my 401k). Obama said people would start seeing more money in the paychecks starting April 1 and he's as good as his word.

Happy April Fool's Day a day early everybody!

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How will you spend your tax cut?

148 votes Vote Now!

How will you spend your tax cut?

exotic vacation

7 votes

new clothes

3 votes

rent

4 votes

save it

29 votes

survival

47 votes

lemon merengue pie

58 votes

My lesbian Manchester Terrier bit Bill O'Reilly on the ass while working to repeal Prop 8 w/ poll

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Saturday March 28, 2009 · 8:19 AM PDT

2009/03/28 · 08:19

or CONFESSIONS OF A DKOS NERD

It all starts innocently enough -- you stumble onto the site because you heard something about it and like to get the latest in progressive news from one, good reliable source. So, then you sign up to support said site, although you really have no idea what signing up means or entitles you to. Then one day, when you're really bored at work, you discover this list of "diaries." What are those, you wonder. Eventually, perhaps through osmosis, you discover these are entries by people -- just like you -- who have signed up. Wow, you think. I could write a diary too!

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Will I ever make it to the Rec list?

64 votes Vote Now!

Will I ever make it to the Rec list?

You should, I find you delightfully engaging

13 votes

Not by writing crap like this

23 votes

Try serving some coconut cream pie

28 votes

Washingtonians -- stand up for marriage equality!

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Wednesday March 25, 2009 · 10:46 AM PDT

2009/03/25 · 10:46

On March 10, the Washington State Senate passed a bill (SB 5688) that expanded the rights and responsibilities of Washington's registered domestic partners. The vote was 30-18. This bill bestows nearly all of the rights of married couples onto the state's registered domestic partners, the vast majority of whom are same-sex couples.

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Tuesday March 24, 2009 · 9:22 AM PDT

2009/03/24 · 09:22

Erin Brockovich. Silkwood. The Insider. Hollywood has created some significant motion pictures revolving around companies that knowingly expose the public to dangerous toxins. And yet, today, there is a company in America that has produced a whole range of products that have shown to increase the risk for a vast array of health problems, including cancer, brain damage, and birth defects, just to name a few. This company has even managed to convince a sitting US President (Bill Clinton) to shill one of their products (rBGH) to the world – a product that is now banned in Canada and the European Union – but not here.

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I'll take action because

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I'll take action because

Monsanto is Pure Evil and needs to be stopped

26 votes

An Oscar would look good on my mantle

5 votes

I don't like Frankenberry pie

6 votes

ACTION ITEM -- Help protect a safe food supply

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Monday March 16, 2009 · 3:02 PM PDT

2009/03/16 · 15:02

Just got this e-mail from Food Democracy Now. If you care about being able to CHOOSE what you put into your body and helping independent farmers stay afloat, please following the instructions and MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!

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Sunday March 08, 2009 · 10:20 AM PDT

2009/03/08 · 10:20

I've noticed a disturbing trend among both people here on DKos and other progressives out there in the world. Many people put a lot of energy and hope into getting Obama elected. They worked tirelessly and made sacrifices to make it happen. And now that they've accomplished their goal, they're content to sit back and let Obama carry the ball from here.

Well, here's the bad news people:

THE CHANGE YOU SO DESPERATELY SEEK HAS TO COME THROUGH YOU!

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Saturday March 07, 2009 · 6:10 PM PST

2009/03/07 · 18:10

First, I'd like to thank Scaredhuman and OrangeClouds115 for keeping this issue on the front burner here at DKos. For those who need a quick review of what I'm talking about go here and here.

I just received an e-mail from Food Democracy Now alerting their members that a former Monsanto executive is about to be tapped for a position in the FSIS (Food Safety and Inspection Service). They are also none too happy with the choice of Michael Olsterholm in FSIS' top spot.

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