The Stranger News declared “we’re winning” after the Maine House of Representatives sent the same-sex marriage bill to the Senate by a vote of 89-57 and Representative Steve Butterfield issued this statement:
I’m struck by how overwhelmingly the balance of representatives today have spoken in favor – on both sides. A Republican representative known for being a staunch conservative gave an exceptional and moving floor speech early on this morning in which he said he realized “this is not about me” and announced his support.
Yes, there’s the feeling of being a part of history, and yes, there’s the camaraderie of righteousness that comes from being on the right side of a pivotal issue – but the mood here very much feels like this movement is more inevitable than it was even a month ago.
It’s a nice feeling.
