Why are these men smiling?

Last night Caucus Chair Sen. Ed Murray, D-Seattle, represented the Senate Democrats at the 2009 Inaugural Ball.

Joining him on the walk from the Senate Chamber was his domestic partner, Michael Shiosaki – the first time in the state that an honored guest was introduced at a gubernatorial inauguration with his or her domestic partner.

Hat tip to the WA Senate Democrats' blog, The Hopper.