All The Way

1. Walker survives recall election.  From the Mercury Rising article:

   This is why Democrats care so little about their liberal base. That base makes up a declining fraction of contributions (thanks to the destruction of the middle class) and a not very important part of the electorate, because they are failing to connect with the broader population. This is sad because liberal policy, especially economic policy, is generally pretty sensible. But great ideas go nowhere unless they have a good sales pitch.

2. Marriage equality fight inches toward the Supreme Court. Daisy had the following picture from Yellowdog Granny, and it is appropriate: