Half empty/half full

I glibly commented yesterday that it is entirely possible that an Obama landslide could be in the making causing the networks to call the election early, possibly before the polls close in California. Even if they don’t specifically call it for Obama, should Florida or Virginia go blue, it’s going to be pretty obvious how the story is going to end. And while this would make me all happy-happy joy-joy, I’m afraid that the early knowledge of an Obama victory might dampen turnout which could have and effect on Prop 8, the gay marriage initiative.

I suppose it could go either way. Obama voters don’t turn out and Prop 8 succeeds (for the moment) in relegating gays back to second class citizenship. Or dispirited McCain voters don’t turn out and Prop 8 fails and we get to have lots of fabulous weddings.

Take nothing for granted. Vote and make sure that everyone you know who is eligible to vote, also votes.

Unless they’re going to vote for McCain. Then tell them election is on the 6th.

They’ll get over it.

Eventually.