Even gay candidates in the state are talking instead about jobs and the economy.
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Faces on the front lines of the battle for marriage
On both sides of the high-profile effort, a small number of staffers play key roles in managing daily operations and shaping strategy.
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Hundreds expected at Portland gay-marriage rally
Voters on Nov. 6 will be asked if they want to allow the state to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
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Portland diocese plans lectures on same-sex marriage
Church officials hope to educate the public on the church’s stance that marriage is between one man and one woman, as well as the principles behind that stance.
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Same-sex marriage accorded a first
The Democrats’ platform now officially supports the issue, and Maine delegates applaud that stance.
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Maine making history on marriage
Voters will be the first in the U.S. to be asked to approve gay nuptials by popular vote.
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Marriage licenses play key role in ballot question
Voters will decide if they want to let gay couples use the same process followed by heterosexuals.
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Fight for marriage goes to heart of the matter
‘We really feel like marriage is such a significant protection in and of itself,’ says Matt McTighe, campaign manager for Mainers United for Marriage.
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Husband, wife team up to fight gay marriage in Maine
Megan and Matt Hutson will help run the anti-gay marriage campaign. Matt previously led Bruce Poliquin’s unsuccessful effort to win a U.S. Senate seat.
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Democratic party platform group backs gay marriage
The national panel also calls for the repeal of the federal Defense of Marriage Act.