2004 Presidential Election
One of the most divisive issues in this year's campaign is that of gay marriage. Massachussetts became the first state to allow gay marriage today. From the article, "Massachusetts became the first state in the nation to permit gays and lesbians to wed just after midnight today, when Cambridge City Hall welcomed more than 250 same-sex couples who hugged, cried, cheered, and applied for the marriage licenses many thought they would never see in their lifetimes. Outside City Hall, 10,000 supporters and onlookers gathered to witness the historic event, spilling off the grounds of City Hall, and clogging Massachusetts Avenue. Police in riot gear lined the street, but the anticipated clash between protesters and supporters of gay marriage never came: All but a handful of opponents stayed away. 'This is like winning the World Series and the Stanley Cup on the same day,' said Susan Shepherd, 52, who, with her partner, Marcia Hams, 56, was the first to apply for a marriage license in Massachusetts. 'I'm trying not to lose it. We just really feel awesome. It's awesome.'"
President Bush is leading Senator Kerry 67% to 22% in Utah according to the Deseret Morning News. SuburbanChicagoNews.com: "Kerry still leads Bush, but gap narrows," Kerry leads 48% to 43%.
Thanks to Taegan Goddard for the links.
Update: Political Wire: "Latino vote up for grabs."
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