Thursday, June 03, 2004

Another Win

In MO:

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Supreme Court ruled today that a vote on a proposed gay marriage ban should be placed on the August ballot – handing Democrats a victory that could carry over to political contests this election season.

In a 6-1 decision, the court said Secretary of State Matt Blunt should begin steps immediately for such a vote. Blunt and other Republicans had wanted the issue placed on ballots in November.

"The secretary of state has a duty to take such actions as are necessary, in an expedited manner, to prepare (the amendment) for submission to the people of Missouri at the August 3, 2004, election in accordance with the governor's proclamation," the court said.

Shortly after the ruling, a Blunt spokesman said he would follow the court's wishes.

"We will put it on the August ballot," said Blunt's spokesman, Spence Jackson.

Sometimes I'm glad so many Republicans are dumb as rocks.