What a Difference a Year Makes

Backlash has begun and it's about time.

Yesterday Democrats and progressive ideals did well. Virginia, a red state, elected its Lt. Governor as head honcho despite, or due to, a last-minute campaign appearance from President Bush. "Go back to Crawford!" New Jersey easily went for Senator Corzine despite Republican's nasty ads exploiting his family problems.

Unfortunately, Texas continued its regressive reputation when voters approved a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. How many rednecks feel better this morning? Their lives are no better, but they sent a message to queers and that counts for something! Maine continued its progressive reputation by not allowing a repeal of gay rights. "Go to Crawford, haters!"

California voters rejected all four of Arnie's ideas. "Go back to Hollywood!"

What were so many people thinking when they sided with conservatives and less than compassionate values last year? Obviously many were not, but that trend may be reversing already... 'bout time.

Like Clinton said: When people think, we win.