Lots of interesting bits in this NYT behind-the-scenes on the same-sex marriage vote in the state Senate. Among them: texting Senators, Stephen Saland's willingness to be vote #32, and Greg Ball's odd request.
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Greg Ball is the same guy who was going to have his own version of Peter King's embarrassing "Muslim Radicalization" hearings until he saw how much it blew up in King's face. It's worth noting because between that and this most recent revelation (Cheney?!), I'm beginning to suspect the guy is just a little out there.
... said Kevin Marshall on Jun 27, 2011 at 2:52 PM | link