File talk:US Senators Supporting SSM.svg

Needs to be updated to reflect Portman's change-of-heart.

Colors[edit]

Could someone change the color for the Independent senators? This yellow is terrible for the eyes. Green, maybe? Raniee09 (talk) 22:06, 5 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Aside from the aesthetics of the yellow (which I agree is a problem), this page is much less legible with the new, party-specific colors. It used to be clear which states had two supporting senators, which one, and which none, because the value (darkness/lightness) of the color was a clear indicator. That is gone now. The purple used for two senators (D/R) should be as dark as the blue used for two senators (D/D). The color used for the independents should offer the same value contrast, as opposed to the almost-invisible yellow used now. Or, better still, just return to the dark and light blue. Those blues did not need to be interpreted as representing Democrats, especially since neither was the royal blue generally used here for Democrats. — Ford (talk) 00:45, 8 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Agreed - let's return to the easily understood two-tone color scheme. It doesn't have to be blue but a light and dark version of the same color will improve readability significantly. Lincolnite (talk) 11:36, 8 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Missouri[edit]

Missouri needs to be light blue, as McCaskill has come out in favor. Czolgolz (talk) 01:48, 25 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Claire McCaskill[edit]

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The question of marriage equality is a great American debate. Many people, some with strong religious faith, believe that marriage can only exist between a man and a woman. Other people, many of whom also have strong religious faith, believe that our country should not limit the commitment of marriage to some, but rather all Americans, gay and straight should be allowed to fully participate in the most basic of family values. I have come to the conclusion that our government should not limit the right to marry based on who you love. While churches should never be required to conduct marriages outside of their religious beliefs, neither should the government tell people who they have a right to marry.

My views on this subject have changed over time, but as many of my gay and lesbian friends, colleagues and staff embrace long term committed relationships, I find myself unable to look them in the eye without honestly confronting this uncomfortable inequality. Supporting marriage equality for gay and lesbian couples is simply the right thing to do for our country, a country founded on the principals of liberty and equality.

Good people disagree with me. On the other hand, my children have a hard time understanding why this is even controversial. I think history will agree with my children. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Samesexmarriage101 (talk • contribs) 01:49, 25 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Mark Warner - Virginia[edit]

Mark Warner, Democratic senator from Virginia today announced his support for marriage equality, thus the state of virginia needs to be changed to light blue to reflect this Guyb123321 (talk) 20:52, 25 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Rockefellar and Kaine[edit]

[[1]] - support from Rockefellar

Kaine - “legal equality should be the policy" [[2]] — Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.135.137.82 (talk) 22:11, 25 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Rockefeller is from WV. Czolgolz (talk) 02:21, 26 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Jon Tester[edit]

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“Montanans believe in the right to make a good life for their families. How they define a family should be their business and their business alone. I’m proud to support marriage equality because no one should be able to tell a Montanan or any American who they can love and who they can marry.” -JT Samesexmarriage101 (talk) 19:38, 26 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Tim Kaine[edit]

Tim Kaine is a support. Map should be updated to reflect both Senators from Virginia in the affirmative. Kaine; two more U.S. Senators back same-sex marriage -epicAdam^(talk) 21:14, 26 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Also need to add West Virginia (Jay Rockefeller). Same article. -epicAdam^(talk) 21:32, 26 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Montana[edit]

Both Tester and Baucus support. Map needs to be updated: Montana Democrats endorse same-sex marriage -epicAdam^(talk) 21:27, 26 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Bob Casey - Pennsylvania[edit]

Need to update to include Pennsylvania with one senator in support. See: Casey backs marriage equality, DOMA repeal. Thanks, epicAdam^(talk) 19:58, 1 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Tom Carper[edit]

Please update for Tom Carper. Thanks! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 38.117.232.33 (talk) 15:05, 2 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Heitkamp and Donnelly[edit]

Can somebody please update the map to reflect Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) and Sen. Joe Donnelly (D-IN) coming out in support of marriage equality? Xnux's map update claims to have added them, but it's not showing up, and also appears to have removed the light blue shade from Florida. Liberal92 (talk) 23:28, 5 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

There are some technical difficulties. NYSMy talk page 02:55, 6 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Cory Booker[edit]

He's been elected to the Senate for New Jersey, so the state should be colored dark blue. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.83.33.110 (talk) 16:49, 20 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Add John Walsh[edit]

http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/montana-leaders-public-react-to-same-sex-marriage-lawsuit/26108684 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.83.37.204 (talk) 19:34, 22 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

[1] ttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/24/claire-mccaskill-gay-marriage_n_2945993.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003

[2] ttps://www.facebook.com/jontester/posts/10151523868639207

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