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Sunday, November 22, 2009 12:34 AM

Published 11/04/2009 by Minneapolis Star Tribune


Gay marriage is put to a vote in Maine as activists on both sides watch closely

PORTLAND, Maine - Gay marriage was put to a vote in Maine on Tuesday in a closely watched referendum that gay-rights activists across the country hoped would prove that public opinion is turning in their favor. Voters had to decide whether to repeal or affirm a state law...

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"If we don't win, then Maine will have its place in infamy because no state has ever voted for homosexual marriage, said Chuck Schott of Portland, who stood near a polling place in Maine's biggest city with a pro-repeal campaign sign."
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