Fortunately, Massachusetts is still sane

[MannyGoldstein]

Looks like a clean sweep by Dems in state-wide offices. And at least two of the three nutty ballot initiatives are down in flames.

[geckosfeet]

1. ! Good news ! MA reps holding the line - every seat counts and they usually vote dem

[pipi_k]

2. The one that isn't ahead now was before, so

there's still hope that things will turn around again before it's over.

[geckosfeet]

6. reduction of state tax on alcohol to 3% - not a biggy if it loses

[lukasahero]

11. Two separate issues

Alcohol tax repeal is winning but sales tax to 3% is not. I'm ok with that.

[geckosfeet]

14. Oh - I conflated the two. Thanks. I can live with no tax on alcohol as well.

But it will be another blow to the states budget.

[lukasahero]

15. Oh, agreed

I voted against it but, as a vinophile, I'm not exactly disappointed! ;)

I did get to vote to legalize pot today though . Too bad it wasn't binding.

[geckosfeet]

16. Wow - what town had pot on ballot?

[lukasahero]

17. A bunch actually

Non-binding but it's a start.

http://www.boston.com/news/special/politics/2010/ballot_questions/results/#

See the question "Regulate marijuana" about 3/4 down the page on the right. It passed in large numbers!

[geckosfeet]

18. Not my town

[Mass]

3. As soon as AP will accept to call these races.

Markey is 30 points ahead and they still have not called the race. Same thing for McGovern. And when will they call Patrick, 9 points ahead with 63 % of the vote in.

They have spent their time telling us that the race would be close and that Frank was in danger. Really?

[Recursion]

4. Dupe, sorry

Gotta love high-traffic nights.

[Recursion]

5. I'm iffy on 1, though I voted No

I can understand the point that the excise tax is there because there's not a sales tax.

[hlthe2b]

7. Well, that does help make up a bit for Brown...

though I still cringe at the thought of him in Kennedy's seat. But, at least Mass residents regained their senses.

[yellowcanine]

8. And Maryland! "Good Hair" Ehrlich (R) appears to have lost to O'Malley (D) AGAIN.

[lukasahero]

9. I was just thinking that! Dog bless Boston! eom

[scheming daemons]

10. Yeah... but where were they 10 months ago when Scott Brown was winning?

[lukasahero]

12. Is anything ever good enough for you?

I'm sorry, what state are you in and how did it vote?

Geez.

[MannyGoldstein]

13. Sending a warning to the elected Democratic establishment

A warning ignored.