[ReyDM]

Yup, I'm amazed, I'd be interested to know from anyone in AZ what the heck happened. I can't believe that Arizona has become more liberal than Colorado or WI, or California for that matter(California passed a pro-marriage ballot initiative some years ago, though I think a judge may have struck it down.)

Looking at the big picture, though, it was a good night for marriage, at least. Pro family groups went 7/8, including some "purple" states like VA and WI, and Colorado defeated a civil unions bill in addition to passing the pro-marriage initiative. There are now 27 states with the traditional definition of marriage written into their state constitutions, safe (for now) from the meddling of activists judges and their ACLU cronies.

The next battleground I'm afraid is going to be New York ... the new governor (Spitzer) has promised to bring up a redefinition of marriage bill, and the Dims control the legislature. That's why these state amendments are so important, we need to contain radical anti-marriage forces, demostrate that they are extremists and prepare for the inevitable Federal battle.

[Palladin]

Looking at the big picture, though, it was a good night for marriage, at least. Pro family groups went 7/8, including some "purple" states like VA and WI, and Colorado defeated a civil unions bill in addition to passing the pro-marriage initiative. There are now 27 states with the traditional definition of marriage written into their state constitutions, safe (for now) from the meddling of activists judges and their ACLU cronies.

A silver lining in the clouds today!

[Arizona Carolyn]

Flagstaff and Tucson are very liberal, Tempe is where our other major university is.... we have been inundated with immigrants just like California.