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The Velveteen Ocelot

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2. The other great thing is that in voting on a constitutional amendment

Reply to wellstone dem (Original post)

Wed Oct 24, 2012, 09:57 PM

Oct 2012

if a voter doesn't vote on the amendment at all it counts as a No vote. I don't know what percentage of voters ignore the constitutional amendments on a ballot - maybe it's not a big percentage - but it puts a heavier burden on those supporting the amendment.

I'm very glad to hear this. In my neighborhood in the south side of the People's Republic of Minneapolis, just about every other yard (including mine) has a Vote No sign. I know opposition to the amendment is very strong in Minneapolis/St. Paul.

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Vote NO! On Anti Gay Marriage amendment in Minnesota is leading!!!!!!!! [View all] wellstone dem Oct 2012 OP

One thing in favor of the vote is that if someone does not vote on it Angry Dragon Oct 2012 #1

The other great thing is that in voting on a constitutional amendment The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2012 #2

Excellent. Nt xchrom Oct 2012 #3

I know Minnesotans have it in us to reject this amendment! IVoteDFL Oct 2012 #4

We're going to do it. We're going to stop this thing in its tracks in MN. n/t Mister Ed Oct 2012 #5

Got my "no" sign up today in Pine County! gypsylud Oct 2012 #6

The "NO" signs are everywhere. Neighborhoods I thought were conservative are covered with 'em. Mister Ed Oct 2012 #7

I think I've seen two "yes" signs hifiguy Oct 2012 #8