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FL Gov. Charlie Crist Won’t Campaign for Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment
Gov. Charlie Crist on Tuesday said he won't actively support a state constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage, casting doubt on whether the issue will pack a political punch this fall.
CA Same-Sex Marriage Ban Behind in Latest Poll
The gap between those who support and those who oppose same-sex marriage is closing, and a poll indicates that backing for a proposition to ban such marriages is lagging.
Latinos Key to California Prop. 8
A big turnout by Latinos - the state's fastest-growing electoral bloc - could be a deciding factor in the campaign.
Ban on Unmarried Adoptions Cleared for Ark. Ballot
A proposal aimed at effectively banning gays and lesbians from becoming foster or adoptive parents was cleared Monday to appear on this fall's ballot in Arkansas.
Arkansas Adoption Ban Considering Legal Challenge
Supporters of an initiative that would ban unmarried people who live together from adopting or fostering children in Arkansas can expect a legal challenge if the measure qualifies for the November general election ballot, a spokeswoman for a coalition of opponents said Wednesday.
Ballot Measures Seen as a Distraction in Election
"Big issues and big solutions are on voters' minds this cycle," said Kristina Wilfore, executive director of the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center. "The gimmicky measures on some of these social issues have failed to catch fire even at the signature gathering phase."
Social Initiatives on State Ballots Could Draw Attention to Presidential Race
Kristina Wilfore, the executive director of the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center, a liberal-leaning policy group in Washington, said the lack of unity and focus among conservatives this year on measures like Colorado's may put Mr. McCain in a difficult position, forcing him to choose sides.
Arizona Official Sues: Don’t Tell Voters About Same-Sex Law
Secretary of State Jan Brewer has gone to court to avoid having to tell Arizona voters that state law already bars same-sex marriage.
California Gay Marriage Ban Campaigns Get $1M Gifts
The campaigns for and against a November ballot measure that would outlaw same-sex marriage in California are picking up financial steam. The sponsors of Proposition 8 announced Tuesday that they have received their largest campaign contribution to date: a $1 million donation from the Knights of Columbus.
Gay adoption ban falls short of signatures, has 30-day extension
Supporters of a proposal that would ban unmarried couples living together from adopting or fostering children in Arkansas did not gather enough signatures to secure a place on the November ballot, the secretary of state's office said Wednesday.
