Gay Marriage, Dope Poised to Win Approval in WA

A little liberty won at the ballot box

Two Washington ballot initiatives with nationwide ramifications, legalization of same-sex marriage and legalizing and regulating marijuana sales, have growing leads and are likely to pass next Tuesday, according to the latest Washington Poll.

The poll of 722 registered -- and 632 likely -- voters shows President Obama with an expanding lead in the Evergreen State, and Democrat Jay Inslee with a wafer-thin 48.7-45.6 percent lead over Republican Rob McKenna in the contest for Governor.