Same-sex marriage ban loses ground - Opponents add 2 legislative seats

[Mr_Spock]

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2004/11/05/same_sex_marriage_ban_loses_ground/

Opponents of a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage in Massachusetts picked up at least two seats in the Legislature in this week's election, diminishing the measure's chances in the Bay State, even as voters in 11 other states overwhelmingly approved similar proposals.

A total of 105 lawmakers voted for the amendment earlier this year, four more than the 101 necessary for passage. The measure must be approved again in the coming session before it can go on the November 2006 statewide ballot. The amendment would ban same-sex marriage, but allow gay couples to enter civil unions.

Senate President Robert E. Travaglini, who presides over the Legislature's joint constitutional sessions, said through a spokeswoman yesterday that he will convene a Constitutional Convention with the same-sex marriage measure on the agenda in 2005. The spokeswoman did not specify when it might be scheduled.

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See, there is good news some places. And my NH went Blue too!

[sniffa]

1. i hope this buries romney

go back to utah! :D

if anyone wants to move here, we'd Love have you.

[AlCzervik]

2. my sister called me the other day about Romney

she said he was heard to be very defeated because he has no coattails what so ever in mass. expect to see him runnning for the nom in 08'