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Maine voters reject gay-marriage law

PORTLAND, Maine Maine voters repealed a state law Tuesday that would have allowed same-sex couples to wed, dealing the gay rights movement a heartbreaking defeat in New England, the corner of the country most supportive of gay marriage. Full Article at San Diego Union-Tribune

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  1. A lot of young people were showing up, a lot of first time voters were showing up ... I was encouraged by that.
    John Baldacci – John Baldacci SOURCE: The Politico 2 weeks ago
  2. People feel it’s right and they want to do as much as they can
    SOURCE: Boston Herald 3 weeks ago
  3. very adeptly said this is not a campaign about telling people what they have to do. It’s about allowing people the independence to do what they want to do. That’s a basic, firm Maine value
    SOURCE: Boston Herald 3 weeks ago
  4. California was just a dress rehearsal for Maine
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