Anyone hear yet how the WA state propositions are doing?

[pnwmom]

The good one and the bad one?

[MFM008]

1. polls close at 8

we shall see

[pnwmom]

2. I just realized that the clock in my car didn't get turned back --

which is why I thought we were an hour later!

Thanks!

[mooseprime]

3. as far as i know most (or even all, at this point) of us vote by mail here

and we just mailed our ballots today.

[pnwmom]

4. So we'll only know if there's a significant gap,

which I'm obviously hoping there is.

[Phlem]

5. It's going to take a day or two since we vote by mail.

We were early voter's though so hopefully that's a trend.

-p

[pnwmom]

7. Early returns show Tim Eyman getting trounced.

The GMO labeling bill is losing, but much too close to call.

http://www.king5.com/news/election-results?src=http://vote.king5tv.net/hotRaces.php&width=780&height=4300

[Phlem]

15. Eyman getting trounced is a good thing!

And I hope the labeling goes through. I understand the argument against it and I also know a lot of it is mythical but something must done. If passed it can get improved upon otherwise we're just subjection the national populace to Bio-Chemical experimentation. This shit's getting real!

-p

[Wounded Bear]

22. Second on the Eyman comment...

The "Ensure Tim Eyman's Income" initiative was a real piece of work. They did a pretty good job of burying his name IIRC. Had to really read the blurb in the voter's guide. He wasn't mentioned hardly at all.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

6. Early but

Timmy Eyman's 517 failing 37.71% to 62.29%.

522 slightly behind 47.34% to 52.66%

http://vote.wa.gov/results/current/Measures-All.html

[Suich]

8. Results are on KONG and NWCN.

McGinn's campaign manager was on earlier and said we probably wouldn't know results tonight.

Prop. 1 at SeaTac passed...$15 min. wage.

[pnwmom]

9. Woo-hoo! SeaTac's a national leader! Good for them!

[pnwmom]

11. It couldn't have really passed, could it? This early, with mail-in voting?

I would think the margin would have to be huge.

[Suich]

18. The "For" group was claiming victory at about 8:10.

They took an early 54-46 lead, but I agree. I have no idea how they could have called it.

Wishful thinking?

[Wounded Bear]

23. Was that universal, or just for the Airport workers...?

I don't live there and didn't get all of the reporting/coverage.

[Suich]

25. It's for the city of SeaTac.

http://www.ci.seatac.wa.us/

A lot of the people who live there work at the airport.

It hasn't passed for sure yet, but has been leading in the count.

[pscot]

10. Angel leading Schlicher by 180 votes

[CarrieLynne]

12. man - the GMO one is losing

but so is Eyemans one lol
looks like Murray is new seattle mayor
still looking for Seatacs $15 minimum wage...

[CarrieLynne]

13. OH lol just looked up :P

YAY!!

[pnwmom]

14. I'm hoping King County is slow to count their ballots, as they often are,

and that they'll be more supportive of GMO labeling.

It's nice to see Eyman getting crushed.

[CarrieLynne]

16. ya lets hope....

[eridani]

19. In King County, 522 is leading 55/45. In the rest of the state it's the other way around. n/t

[CarrieLynne]

17. BTW link for results

http://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/

[CarrieLynne]

20. man - how TF do people say "no, I dont want to know what I'm eating"

wtf?

[Matariki]

21. Monsanto pumps a lot of ad money into the race

and scares low info voters thinking GMO labeling will hurt them in some way.

[Phlem]

24. And you've found the common frustrating theme in our Democratic process

Having you vote cancelled out by uninformed ignorant voters.

yay!

Still, one must always vote or else all is lost.

-p

[eridani]

26. Don't count 522 out just yet

According to Politico, these figures “represent about a quarter of the state’s 3.9 million” and possibly reflects only 60% of the total votes cast.

The final vote for GMO labeling in Washington state may not be known for several days, possibly more than a week and the race will narrow as expected.

We knew this was going to be a tight race going into election day and we are undeterred by the results. No matter what the final election results are, the movement for GMO labeling in the U.S. is just getting started and strong as ever. Americans will pass strong mandatory state and federal GMO labeling bills by the end of next year. And we’re going to need you to stay positive, focused and committed to get this done!

Labeling of genetically engineered foods is an idea whose time has come here in America and no amount of corporate donations is going to stop it.

Even as we await the results, we must hold firm in the belief that people power will ultimately prevail over the corruption of our democracy by out of control corporations.

Thanks some of the Heroes of Yes on 522!

Today we also wanted to take a moment to thank our incredible partners and allies who helped make this fight possible. Please take a moment to go to their Facebook pages and thank them yourself for helping lead the fight for GMO labeling and making Yes on 522 possible!

1.Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap
2.Organic Consumers Association
3.Center for Food Safety
4.Mercola
5.Presence Marketing
6.Nature’s Path
7.PCC Natural Markets
8.Food Democracy Now!
9.Nutiva
10.Bolder Brands (Udis Gluten Free, Earth Balance and Glutino)
11.Annie’s Homegrown
12.Stonyfield Farm
13.Fuse Washington
14.Amy’s Kitchen

Like you, we eagerly await these results and want thank everyone who helped make this campaign possible. Every action, no matter how large or small has helped contribute to a major change in awareness on the issue that major corporations are attempting to use unlimited piles of cash to manipulate our democracy so they can sell us unlabeled genetically engineered foods that have had their genes altered in a laboratory.

We also want to remind you of the power of standing together in the face of insurmountable odds. Earlier this year you helped pass GMO labeling bills in Connecticut and Maine and repealed the Monsanto Protection Act when no one thought it was possible.

Have no doubt that we stand with you and remain eternally committed to stand up for our basic democratic rights, the integrity of our food supply and the future of our planet.

Never doubt that Together We Will Prevail!

Dave, Lisa and the Food Democracy Action! Team

[pnwmom]

27. Thanks for the info, eridani! n/t

[tavalon]

28. Oh, good, I was aghast that our state didn't want to label GMOs

I don't know if they are safe or not. But that wasn't what was being voted on. What was being voted on is whether we are allowed to be informed consumers. Damn, that should pass with all but the ever present "still voting for Bush" stupid block.