In what can only be described as a stunning repudiation of the teabagging movement and a massive vote of confidence for the Democratic supermajority, Oregonians today passed two tax increases overwhelmingly.
FWIW I was expecting maybe 51-52% yes, not this high.
UPDATE: The Oregonian, KGW and KATU (Portland TV) have called BOTH measures for the yes campaign.
SECOND UPDATE: Yes campaign claims victory, calling this a "Great day for Oregon's most vulnerable."
I will not be updating the vote totals anymore since its clearly over. Time to celebrate!
My first Rec diary over, sweet.
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