I'm not saying the amendment didn't have bipartisan support, but everything I've read about this year's elections is about exciting the base. Originally the proponents wanted to get the amendment on the November ballot, but Holden blocked that. What I ment was that Illinois could probably propose a similar amendment with similar results, but no one will because it doesn't make political sense in Illinois.

I guess it's not that comforting to point out that Missourians are not significantly more gay-hostile than most of the country. The one bright spot is that demographics are on your side. Polls show more acceptance of gay marriage among younger voters.