How I-1068 Fits with the "Values" of the WA Democratic Party

Lee (HorsesAss.org):

State Democrats endorsed I-1068, but not without some consternation:

There was a small political skirmish here in Vancouver this afternoon—delegates made motions to consider 1068 separately, to extend debate, and to officially endorse the initiative. [State Vice Chair Sharon] Smith said that, “we expected this to come to a floor discussion. There are some things that are clearly Democratic party values, and then there are things like this that aren’t so clear.”

I’m not really sure what the heck Smith is referring to with that comment, so I went to the Washington State Democrats homepage to see if my previous notions of what Democrats stood for have changed radically in the past week. Here’s what they have listed on their “What We Stand For” page: MORE...

seattlepi.com reports on WA I-1068

seattlepi.com:

Delegates also backed Initiative 1068 on a 314-185 vote. The measure would legalize the sale and use of marijuana. Supporters of the initiative are strapped for cash, but are mounting a last minute push to get the initiative on the ballot.

"Wonderful World" at the Obama Unity Rally at the 2008 Washington Democratic Convention (video)

seashelllz, video (02:36):

Greg Font sings his version of Sam Cooke's "Wonderful World" at the Obama Unity Rally at the 2008 Washington Democratic Convention in Spokane, Washington on June 14, 2008.

H/t to Kerry Lee. Look closely and you'll see Dina Lydia in a brief walk-on role.

Barack Obama