Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Marriage Bill Passes in Maine House 89 to 58

Maine drew familiar battle lines this morning. Proponents of marriage equality see this bill as an end to discrimination and a path to fairness through equal civil rights. Opponents spoke endlessly about lifestyle choices. procreation, God and the Ocean Grove pavilion. The bill won a 21-14 vote of approval in the Senate last Thursday.

Governor. John Baldacci, a Democrat, remained uncommitted as of Monday. He has opposed gay marriage in the past. If the governor signs the bill into law, opponents are expected to organize a campaign under Maine’s people’s veto law to force a repeal referendum. Polls have shown Mainers to be split on the question.


The Northeast is leading the way! What happened California???

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