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Originally posted by pan6467
I find it interesting Mo. put it on a primary ballot, when voting is always down and usually a more conservative base votes than the true populace in a Nov. Pres. election.
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Another Missourian here. I can explain this fully. It was simple politics. OK, gay marriage, who would be really likely to come out and vote on it? Here, let me answer that. The group commonly referred to as "the religious right." Now, if you waited till November to have this vote that would have the state's electorial votes for president up for grabs. The religious right would sway the balance to Bush's re-election. The Dems. in the state do not what that to happen. Thus, it was put on Aug. ballet so that the chance of the same showing from the religious side of Missouri would be less likely and Kerry would have at least a chance of winning Missouri (personally don't think he has a chance for Missouri).
Just some FYI, every person I know that goes to Church was told to vote against gay marriage and against a casino on the same ballot. So, yes, preaching politics does happen in Missouri. Any questions?
I also want to apologize on behalf of Missouri. =(