We’ve already reported the Zogby poll finding that 18% of African Americans remain undecided about supporting President Obama. A new group aims to increase that to at least 25%: Unhappy with President Barack Obama‘s support of same-sex marriage, a group of African-American faith leaders have announced a campaign aimed at stripping 25 percent of the […]
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NAACP Launches Ads Supporting Same-Sex Marriage in Maryland
They did the same thing in North Carolina to little measurable effect: The NAACP of Maryland is launching a radio ad on Tuesday urging support of the same-sex marriage referendum on next month’s ballot, the group said. … African-American voters are seen by both sides as a key demographic. Opponents of same-sex marriage are working […]
Maryland Pastors Preach Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage From Pulpit
The Baltimore Sun: Bishop Willard E. Saunders Jr. quieted his Cherry Hill sanctuary Sunday morning, signaling for the music and the hallelujahs to stop so his words would come across clearly. “If something is perfect, it does not need changing,” Saunders said, his image beaming from two screens on either side of the pulpit. “You […]
NOM Political Director Schubert in NYT: "The More I Learned About the Marriage Issue, The More Committed I Became"
Our president Brian Brown says of our political director Frank Schubert in the New York Times that he is simply “the best in the business” and all of us could not agree more! “…Mr. Schubert, 56, attended Catholic schools in Sacramento, Calif., where he still lives with his wife. At age 22, he was chief […]
North Carolina: "Same-Sex Marriage Divides Allies" as 18% of African Americans Remain Undecided
A new Zogby poll found 18% of African Americans are undecided about who they will support in November. Ramifications of the President’s marriage flip-flop? The Charlotte Post looks at the question: When President Obama publicly stated his personal approval of same-sex marriage, the black church went into a state of controversy. How can you be […]
Video: Best Of the No Wiggins Bus Tour!
The No Wiggins Bus Tour included 17 cities and over 1,300 miles, as well as appearances by Rick Santorum, Bobby Jindal, Steve King, Bob Vander Plaats, and our own Brian Brown. Check out the highlight reel: Paid for by National Organization for Marriage, 2029 K Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, Brian Brown, President. Not […]
Connecticut Republican Senate Candidate Loses Conservative Endorsement After Abandoning DOMA
Drop the defense of DOMA and you will lose conservative support — support which can prove critical, come election day: Peter Wolfgang, director of the conservative Family Institute of Connecticut, has taken back his endorsement of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Linda McMahon, although he is still voting for her “because her victory could mean the […]
SSM Flip-Flopper Addabbo Only Leads by 2 Points
NOM has not forgotten about the New York State Democrat Flip-Flopper Joseph Addabbo who only leads his challenger by 2 points: “…Addabbo, a Queens Democrat who holds a 2-point edge over Republican New York City Councilman Eric Ulrich, was one of three Democrats to vote in favor of same-sex marriage last year after previously voting against […]
Video: Washington State Pastors Give 5 Reasons to Protect Marriage in November
Check out this inspiring video from Preserve Marriage Washington of Washington State pastors explaining why to protect marriage by rejecting Referendum-74:
NOM Donates $400K, KofC Donates $250K to Critical Washington State Fight
We’re all working hard to raise the funds needed to win in November in all four states voting on marriage. We’ve already raised, for instance, almost $100K at www.MillionDollarMarriageMatch.com (which equals almost $300K!). SeattlePI reports on new resources we’ve been able to send to Washington State with your support — as well as efforts by […]
Video: No on Question 1's First Ad Shows Consequences of Redefining Marriage, and How Marriage Serves Maine
The Associated Press reports on the two new campaign videos launched this week by Protect Marriage Maine: A high school guidance counselor whose job was targeted after he spoke out against same-sex marriage is featured in a television campaign by gay marriage opponents that launches Monday. One of the two ads by Protect Marriage Maine […]
The StarTribune on Archbishop Nienstedt's Passionate Defense of Marriage
The Minnesota StarTribune has a lengthy profile of the Catholic Archbishop of St. Paul/Minneapolis and his good faith efforts to help pass the Marriage Protection Amendment: “…Working aggressively behind the scenes, the 65-year-old [Archbishop John] Nienstedt has emerged as a key financial and political force for passage of the marriage amendment, which will be on […]
Survey Finds Tories in Revolt Over Cameron's UK Gay Marriage Push
GayStarNews: A survey of Tory constituency chairman has found the majority believe the UK Prime Minister David Cameron should abandon gay marriage. It found 71% should drop the law, while nearly half say local parties have lost members as a result of the plans. Only 3% say they have gained membership since the Conservative and […]
Canadian Bishop Outlines Consequences of Redefining Marriage for Minnesota Voters
CBS Local: A religious leader from Canada visited the Twin Cities Monday to speak out against gay marriage. The Archbishop of Ottawa spoke at the University of St. Thomas, where the Minnesota Catholic Conference is underway. Archbishop Terrance Prendergast says he’s here because of Minnesota’s upcoming vote on a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage, […]
Video: Watch the New Vote Against Question 6 (Gay Marriage) Ad
The Maryland Marriage Alliance is on the air with this new ad: Find out what you can do today to help!