Attached to the big blue Democratic Sweep leading to Democratic control of both the House and the Senate, are quite a few more reasons for celebration.
Here are a few:
Speaker Nancy Pelosi!
Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) will become the first woman and the first self-identified feminist Speaker of the House in history! Speaker Pelosi will be third in line of succession to the White House. via Ms. Feminist Wire and Shakespeare's Sister and C.E. Petro
Arizona Rejects Gay Marriage Ban
Arizona is the first state to say NO "to enshrining bigotry in its constitution." The vote was 51.4% to 48.6%. via Pam's House Blend and BlogSheroes and TGW
Pro Choice Victories
NARAL counts at least 20 new pro-choice members in the House. via Feministing and Bush v. Choice
Tennessee Elects Pro Choice and Pro Gay Rights Congressman
The winner of Harold Ford's old congressional seat is ultra liberal Steve Cohen! via TGW
Openly Gay Candidates Win Elections in Record Numbers
"Sixty-seven Victory-endorsed candidates were elected to federal, state and local offices, with some winning historic races that make them the first openly gay or lesbian candidates ever elected in their states or legislative bodies." These include: Patricia Todd, District 54 in the Alabama State House and Kathy Webb, District 37 in the Arkansas State House. via Raw Story
Openly Transgender Person Elected to State-level Office
A Hawaii woman won a seat on the state Board of Education and, according to national advocacy groups, a place in history as the nation's highest-ranking transgender elected official. via Pam's House Blend
South Dakota Abortion Ban Defeated
The dangerous abortion ban - no exceptions except to "prevent the death" of the woman - was defeated 56 to 44 percent. via Feministing
Parental Notification Abortion Measure Defeated
Defeated in California by a vote of 54 to 46 percent. Defeated in Oregon by 54 to 46 percent (66 percent of precincts reporting). via Ms. Feminist Wire
Minimum Wage Increases
Passed by large margins in all six states (AZ, CO, MO, MT, NV, OH) with minimum wage increases on the ballot. via Ms. Feminist Wire
Rick Santorum is a Loser
Senator Rick Santorum is history. via Pandagon
Stem Cell Research Victory (Thanks Rush!)
In Missouri, voters approved an initiative that changes the state's constitution to protect embryonic stem-cell research. via NPR and Talkleft
Rummy is FIRED!
"In like a lion, out like a lamb. Before the White House door hits him on the ass on the way out.." via Heretik
Hundreds of Unemployed Republicans
"[H]undreds of Republican staffers — not to mention more than a few Members — who will lose their jobs in the next few weeks are going to face a hostile marketplace on K Street as unemployed Republicans flood the market." via Suburban Guerrilla
Macaca Concedes!
At 3:00 pm. via Wonkette and Cursor
The Socialist Wins!!!!
Bernie Sanders, "the only self-proclaimed Socialist in Congress, has won the Senate seat!" via Sappho Manifesto
Graphic via BlondeSense
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