Slog

News & Arts

Line Out

Music & the City
at Night

« Donald Trump to Endorse Newt Gingri… | The Reading Party Starts in an Hour… »

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

LGBTQITSLFA / Olympia Senate Gallery Filling Up as Gay Marriage Vote Approaches

Posted by Eli Sanders on Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 4:26 PM

I had to put on a jacket and tie to get in this fancy place, but Slog is now present on the floor of the Washington State Senate—where, at 6 p.m., the gay marriage speechifying and voting is set to begin. Already, gay rights supporters have out-hustled the foes of equal rights by showing up early to pack both senate galleries. If you were hoping to get a seat from which to fume about gay marriage passing... too late.

E.S.

While we wait for 6 p.m., Slog reader Kara writes to ask:

Hi Eli,

I'm so sorry to bug you about this, I know you're not even in Seattle, but have you, or anyone else at The Stranger, heard of any bars in Cap Hill that are planning on streaming the debates and votes?

Thanks!

Kara

Anyone?

Comments (27) RSS

Oldest First Unregistered On Registered On Add a comment

Was wondering the same. If this passes there will be some partaaaying tonight!

Posted by Seven Sven on February 1, 2012 at 4:31 PM

TENTERHOOKS

As in, I am on them.

Posted by merry on February 1, 2012 at 4:33 PM

I can't help but get the feeling someone is going to back down to some pressure somewhere or another and the vote will, in fact, fail.

There will be shock and dismay, and then SeattleBlues or Ken Hutcherson or some other Backwards Cultural Holdout is going to pop out from behind one of those curtains with a flourish of a black cape and cackle and gloat.

Posted by Zebes

on February 1, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Just wondering, are you allowed to watch porn in there?

Posted by ryanayr on February 1, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Joe Mirabella says the last two opponents left the gallery already.

Posted by Baconcat on February 1, 2012 at 4:39 PM

baconcat represent!

Posted by scary tyler moore

on February 1, 2012 at 4:41 PM

Do we get to see the reporter with a jacket and tie on?

Today should be exciting, nonetheless! I look forward to your reporting, and the final vote!!!

My prediction - 28-21

Posted by michaelp on February 1, 2012 at 4:44 PM

Not that I would trust their credibility, but Publicola is claiming that two of the GOP Senators are moving from Nay to Yea.

http://publicola.com/2012/02/01/two-more…

Posted by Ziggity on February 1, 2012 at 4:46 PM

@3 I read that as "and cackle like a goat" which had me very confused. I'm an EXPERT at animal noises, and that one was a head-scratcher. Silly brain.

Posted by Tracy on February 1, 2012 at 4:47 PM

Anyone have a link to where we can watch online?

Posted by Luckier on February 1, 2012 at 4:49 PM

@10, our own TVW promises to livecast it here starting at 6:
http://www.tvw.org/index.php?option=com_…

Posted by gloomy gus on February 1, 2012 at 4:53 PM

The Lobby Bar:

http://thelobbyseattle.com/

Is planning on broadcasting the debate and vote.

Posted by danindowntown on February 1, 2012 at 4:59 PM

I wish I wasn't going to be in class! OCCUPY SOME BRIDAL REGISTRIES, BITCHES

Posted by Ian Awesome

on February 1, 2012 at 5:14 PM

Are there any online sources for streaming? I've done some googling but have not had any luck.

Posted by bugwitch on February 1, 2012 at 5:24 PM

@9 - same here! ha!

Posted by AmyC on February 1, 2012 at 5:28 PM

TVW doesn't list it on my Comcast guide. Hopefully that's just out of date.

Posted by Nic in Greenlake on February 1, 2012 at 5:32 PM

Ha! Found it!!!

http://tvw.org/index.php?option=com_tvwl…

Posted by bugwitch on February 1, 2012 at 5:32 PM

Fingers crossed for you all in Washington state from up here in Vancouver!

Posted by dave604 on February 1, 2012 at 5:34 PM

Kara here. I am settled in at The Lobby and they are ready to go. They also have a special 'marriage martini' I'm honor of tonight. It would be great to pack the bar!

Posted by StellaLuna on February 1, 2012 at 5:41 PM

And what, pray tell, is in a Marriage Martini?

Posted by bugwitch on February 1, 2012 at 5:42 PM

Labor says vote "Yes!" http://www.thestand.org/

Posted by LaborGoon on February 1, 2012 at 5:42 PM

Shoot, should read "in honor of" cell phone typing sucks.

Posted by StellaLuna on February 1, 2012 at 5:42 PM

Nothing is streaming on the TVW site. Anyone got a feed?

Posted by irene10 on February 1, 2012 at 6:15 PM

@23 - i am watching on cable channel 23, and they are in some sort of recess/caucus for who knows how long...

Posted by jezbian on February 1, 2012 at 6:26 PM

channel. 23 on comcast.

Posted by Womyn2me $http://http:\\www.shelleyandlaura.com$ on February 1, 2012 at 6:26 PM

they're showing fillers...first something abt law students doing mock trials, the something about a 93 year old washington artist. now it's "lighthouses of washington"

Posted by jezbian on February 1, 2012 at 6:28 PM

@23 TVW says the debate is on break. You can watch the full live stream (full of filler stuff TVW is airing until the senate reconvenes) here: http://tvw.org/index.php?option=com_tvwl…

Posted by Leasea on February 1, 2012 at 6:29 PM