Conservatives and Liberals

Baldacci calls for equality at No on Question 1 event

"Bev Uhlenhake of Brewer said she fails to understand how she and her partner getting married would be a threat to any heterosexual couple. Uhlenhake pointed out that the now-suspended law would not force any churches or clergy members to perform marriage ceremonies for same-sex couples. Statements that the law..." [More ...]

Among those debunking Question 1's fraudulent claims: Maine Attorneys General, Senate President and House Speaker, and University of Maine School of Law professors.

"The NO on 1/Protect Maine Equality today released an extensive memorandum that examines and disputes the paid media claims regarding the so-called consequences of marriage equality made by proponents of Question 1. The memorandum was signed by Maine Senate President Elizabeth Mitchell, Maine House Speaker Hannah Pingree, former Maine Attorneys..." [More ...]

More and more Republican politicians are taking a stand in favor of equal marriage.

"Maine GOP gubernatorial candidate Peter Mills, who is currently a state senator, told Pine Tree Politics he supports full marriage equality for same-sex couples and believes 30 years from now the issue will not even be up for debate...." [More ...]

Portland-Based Liberty4Maine says that Question 1 limits freedom and choice.

"James Oaksun, a Saco businessman and state chair of Liberty For Maine, stated that: "It is rare when we have such a clear choice to make regarding expansion of freedom and liberty for citizens of Maine. Ballot Question One calls on us to make that choice. "Extending marriage equality to..." [More ...]

Senator Larry Bliss calls Question 1 interference in our neighbors' personal lives.

"Marriage equality strengthens Maine families, protects Maine children and reflects core Maine values of fairness and individual liberty. Marriage equality honors the commitment that thousands of loving same-sex couples in Maine have made to each other, often for decades. These loving couples are not recognized as a legal pair and,..." [More ...]

Watch video of Rep. Chellie Pingree defineding marriage equality.

"Congresswoman Chellie Pingree talks about Maine's proud leadership on marriage equality on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives...." [More ...]

Maine's Judiciary Committee is overwhelming opposed to marriage discrimination.

"The bill's sponsor, Sen. Dennis Damon, D-Trenton, said afterward that he was overjoyed by the bipartisan support his bill received in committee. Damon said he respectfully disagreed with Hastings' desire to let voters decide. "If the landmark civil rights legislation of the 1960s had only been sent out to voters,..." [More ...]

Governor Baldacci and numerous lawmakers have volunteered to fight Question 1.

"Supporters of same-sex marriage will hold a fundraiser in Portland on Wednesday featuring Gov. John Baldacci. The governor, who signed Maine's same-sex marriage law less than an hour after it was presented to him in May, will be the "guest of honor" at the event, said Mark Sullivan, spokesman for..." [More ...]

Joe Biden and Barack Obama oppose marriage bans.

"During an appearance Monday on the "Ellen" show, Biden called Proposition 8 "regressive" and "unfair" and added that he and running mate Barack Obama opposed a similar initiative nationally...." [More ...]

The Republican architect of a federal marriage ban now advocates for its repeal.

"The gay rights movement's increased focus on marriage isn't the only change since 1996. Bob Barr sponsored the Defense of Marriage Act when he served in Congress as a Republican representing Georgia's 7th District. Now running for president as a Libertarian, Barr advocates repealing part of the law...." [More ...]

Republican leaders like Regan, Goldwater, and Ford have opposed discrimination.

"Senator Barry Goldwater: The founder of the conservative wing of the Republican Party and nominee for President in 1964 was very outspoken on civil rights. He stated, "To see the party that fought communism and big government now fighting the gays, well, that's just plain dumb."..." [More ...]