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Why I'm Optimistic About Maine
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| Contributor | Craverguy |
| Last Edited | Craverguy Oct 18, 2009 05:27am |
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| Category | Analysis |
| Author | Paul Hogarth |
| News Date | Thursday, October 15, 2009 07:40:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | I'm back home in San Francisco, after spending 10 days on the ground in Maine with the "No on 1" campaign. After my time there, I truly believe that - with our help - Maine will become the first state in the nation to successfully defend marriage equality at the ballot box, providing a roadmap for California to repeal Proposition 8. Maine activists have been working hard for five years to pass gay marriage, but events in the last few days now point to what should be an historic victory on November 3rd. With only 19 days left, what I'm seeing from the "Yes on 1" campaign reminds me of where "No on 8" was at this point last year - outgunned by the opposition, unable to control the message and at a loss about what to do. If Question 1 passes, it will be our fault for not having done more. But if Question 1 fails, those of us who get involved will have made history - which is why I hope to go back for the last four days. Here are the reasons for my optimism... |
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