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California Voters Rejecting Ballot Proposition to Overturn Supreme Court Ruling on Same Sex Marriage 51% to 42% in Field Poll:

[courtesy of California Progress Report]

frankrusso-small.jpg By Frank D. Russo

The California Field Poll has just released their findings showing that if the election were held today, California voters would reject the “Limit on Marriage” Constitutional Amendment by a margin of 51% to 42%. A look at the numbers reveals that this measure is in deep trouble, as knowledge about the initiative measure is high for this far in advance of the November election and it is rare, once an initiative falls behind, for it to gain more yes votes.

Field found that 62% of the likely November electorate have already seen or heard about Proportion 8.
Field then asked:

“(As you know) Proposition 8 is the “Limit on Marriage Constitutional Amendment.” It amends the California constitution to provide that only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California. If the election were being held today, would you vote YES or NO on Proposition 8, the Limit on Marriage Constitutional Amendment?”

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Proposition 8: Discrimination in Disguise

by Kevin Smith [courtesy of Party Line]


On November 4, you will be asked to vote on Proposition 8, a Constitutional Initiative of just fourteen words: “Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.”  It seems simple enough, right?  In reality, your vote will determine whether we still believe in our founding principles.

That’s why we all must vote NO on Proposition 8.

“All people are by nature free and independent and have inalienable rights.  Among these are enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring, possessing, and protecting property, and pursuing and obtaining safety, happiness, and privacy.”

No, these words are not from the Declaration of Independence—although, they certainly are inspired by them.  Actually, these words make up the first lines of the California Constitution.  For many of you, it may be the first time you’ve even read them.  Go ahead: read them again.  They form the basis for everything that we, as Californians, hold dear.

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Prop 8 Court Challenge Denied

by Robert in Monterey [courtesy of Calitics - Front Page]

So reports the LA Times:

The California Supreme Court refused Wednesday to remove an anti-gay marriage initiative from the November ballot.

Meeting in closed session, the court denied a petition calling for the removal of the initiative, Proposition 8, on the grounds it was a constitutional revision that only the Legislature or a constitutional convention could place before voters....

The court, meeting at its regular weekly conference, denied the petition without comment in a brief order.

No surprise here, especially if you've been following Brian's excellent commentaries on the issue.

November isn't that far away. If you haven't signed up with Equality for All - what the hell are you waiting for?!

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The Continuing Battle for Marriage Equality in California

[courtesy of Blog for America]

The California Supreme Court ruled that it is unconstitutional for the state to deny same sex couples the right to marry.  So, starting this month, gay and lesbian couples all over California will have the ability to marry.  However, a ballot initiative has qualified for the November election that, if passed, would amend California's Constitution to ban marriage equality for good.  The Washington Post takes a look at the potential legal ramifications and confusion that could ensue if this ballot measure were to pass:

On Monday, a ballot measure allowing voters to define marriage as a union "between a man and a woman" was certified for the Nov. 4 election. Two days later, the California Supreme Court refused to rehear the same-sex marriage case or delay its decision legalizing such marriages, effective June 16.

The developments -- victories for both sides of the debate -- have engendered questions, most notably this: If California voters ban same-sex marriage in November, what happens to the thousands of couples expected to wed between the middle of this month and then?

It's a question no one can answer, say legal experts, who can only make predictions as California barrels down this untraveled legal path.

Danny
Communications Director

Let the Wedding Bells Ring

by Be_Devine [courtesy of Calitics - Front Page]

In less than two weeks, all couples in California finally will have the equal right to get married.

The California Supreme Court just denied the last-ditch effort by the religious right wing to stay the Supreme Court's decision and halt all marriages until after the November initiative is decided.

Assembly Races: Democrats Poised to Pick Up Seats in November

[courtesy of The California Majority Report]

Assembly primaries resulted in Democrats sporting their strongest candidates in three districts they have their eye on. Here's the rundown on some key races.

AD 1 -- Sen. Wes Chesbro is hoping to move over from the Senate to the Assembly. He won his primary unopposed with twice as many votes as his Republican rival.

AD 5 -- Dan Leahy pulled a surprisingly strong 14,389 votes unopposed as a Democrat. Incumbent Republican Roger Niello tallied just 18,105 votes in a three way primary against two nobodies. This district has picked up substantial numbers of Democrats lately, and could be competitive if Leahy is funded and runs a strong grassroots race.

AD 8 -- In this battle of outside interests, labor proved its mettle with Supervisor Mariko Yamada topping West Sacramento Mayor Chris Cabaldon by just over 1,000 votes (17,009 vs. 15,961). Cabaldon had a strong field campaign and coffers filled by EdVoice, but the CTA-led coalition hammered away with massive mailings that focused on Cabaldon's failure to pay taxes on time and his car being booted in Sacramento. It appears to have done the trick.

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The Fight for Marriage Equality Continues

[courtesy of Blog for America]

The Los Angeles Times reports on a constitutional amendment initiative in California which would outlaw marriage equality:

Setting the stage for a political showdown, the California secretary of state today said an initiative barring gay marriage had enough signatures to qualify for the Nov. 4 ballot.

The proposal would amend the state Constitution to define marriage as a union "between a man and a woman" and undo last month's historic California Supreme Court ruling, which found that discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation was unconstitutional.

Danny

Communications Director

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