Speech from the Washington State House Floor Regarding the Marriage-Equality Bill

[Matariki]

Washington State Rep. Maureen Walsh explains why she was one of only two Republicans in her chamber to break ranks and support a marriage-equality bill. A summary can't do justice to her moving words -- just click play and admire her candidness.

(more at the Atlantic)

[WillyT]

1. HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!!

[Suich]

2. Rachel just showed the clip!

I don't know Ms. Walsh at all (I'm on the other side of the State) but I heartily applaud her support!

[Carla in Sequim]

7. This is just fabulous

Prop 8 in my native Ca. had such a disappointing outcome. We put up a good fight but it looks like there is hope for it yet. Now that I'm here in Wa. Im happy to see this pass.
The wingnuts need to just stop the hate. This is gonna happen, with or without them.

[SammyWinstonJack]

3. K&R

[hootinholler]

4. We should give her a DUzy for the Merry Maids crack!

There is hope some decent Rs remain.

[KT2000]

5. Just wonderful!

She made absolute sense. How could anyone have voted against it after her speech.
Darn - I wish she was a Democrat there.

[DAMANgoldberg]

6. Quite a speech...

I just hope she doesn't get Scozzafava'd.

[uponit7771]

8. Loved it, loved it, loved it...she put into words what a majority of Americans are thinking

[Delphinus]

9. Heartfelt and genuine.

That was great. So happy for Washington State!

[BeyondGeography]

10. The most soul-baring and moving speech I've ever seen from a legislator