We’re losing in the polls. Will it be a repeat of California’s scenario– Laws allowing gay marriage overturned by the voters? Here’s the breakdown of the latest poll.
To interpret, note that a yes vote takes away the right of same-sex couples to marry. A no vote keeps the right of same-sex couples to marry. The poll asked if the election were held today would you vote YES or NO?
The result:
48% Yes
46% No
Click here for the rest of the poll results on the Maine’s gay marriage ballot initiative.
Background: In June 2009 the governor of Maine legalized same sex marriage. The wingnuts on the right wasted no time getting a proposal on the ballot to repeal that law.
I love the Daily Kos write-up on the poll: “The forces of bigotry have a 2-point lead, but it’s within the margin of error. This thing is statistically tied. It’s a toss-up. It’s a battle between the side who can best bring out its supporters to the polls. And it’s a battle to persuade that tiny percent of undecideds to vote for equality. In fact, millions will be spent by both sides to bring that 6 percent home.”
It’s so depressing. We’re losing even when the law’s on our side. If you’d like to make a contribution to keeping marriage alive for gay folks (and their children) please consider making a donation to:
No on 1.
This entry was posted Oct. 14th, 2009 at 9:43 am.
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