Posted on 11/09/2012 6:34:08 PM PST by Colonel Kangaroo
Rep. Pete Stark, D-Calif., the only openly atheist member of Congress, lost his race for another term on Tuesday (Nov. 6).
But secularists will not remain unrepresented in the Capitol. Democrat Kyrsten Sinema, a former Arizona state senator who was raised Mormon and is a bisexual, has narrowly won her pitch for a House seat by 2,000 votes.
“We are sad to see Pete Stark go,” said Roy Speckhardt, executive director of the American Humanist Association, which gave Stark its Humanist of the Year award in 2008.
“He was a pioneer for us, and by being open about his lack of a belief in God we hope that he has opened the door for people like Kyrsten Sinema and others that will come after...
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STDs to spread around in Congress too?
Probably by college students and illegals. I live in this district. I guess it does not surprise me. Part of the district had district 5 which had that Harry Mitchell character. My stomach hurts from this.
Fraud anybody? Did Parker ask for a recount?
Self admitted slut.
Perfect for Washington.
Atheists?! You’ve got to be kidding. They worship the state, power and themselves. That makes a trinity of sorts.
The Redistricting was such a fraud. But the Judges aren’t letting Brewer bring all the gerrymandering manipulation to light. The fix was in for Arizona this election in the Congressional Districts.
Good point. As Dylan said, “You gotta serve somebody.”
“Stark lost and that’s good.”
Not that it’s directly related, but the bank Stark founded in Walnut Creek (he built a six story ugly monstrosity for it back in the 70’s) is being torn down. Kinda’ fitting don’t you think.
How did ANY California Democrat lose an election, especially one who has been around since CA statehood (or so it would seem).
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