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FILE - In this June 17, 2008 file photo, Amber Weiss and Sharon ...

(AP) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:35:29 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this June 17, 2008 file photo, Amber Weiss and Sharon Papo, both of Berkeley, Calif., hold hands during their wedding ceremony at City Hall in San Francisco. What public schools will be required to teach about same-sex marriage has emerged as the central issue in the campaigns against same-sex marriage in both California and Maine.(AP Photo/Darryl Bush, FILE)

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2009 file photo, Frank Schubert, campaign ...

(AP) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:34:47 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2009 file photo, Frank Schubert, campaign director for Stand for Marriage Maine, talks to supporters of Yes on 1, in Portland, Maine. What public schools will be required to teach about same-sex marriage has emerged as the central issue in the campaigns against same-sex marriage in both California and Maine.(AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2008 file photo, Rosana Mendoza, 14, ...

(AP) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:34:21 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2008 file photo, Rosana Mendoza, 14, left, gets a hug from her sister Bianca, 4, before a rally in support of Proposition 8 to ban same sex marriage in Sacramento, Calif. What public schools will be required to teach about same-sex marriage has emerged as the central issue in the campaigns against same-sex marriage in both California and Maine.(AP Photo/Steve Yeater, File)

Gay marriage supporters Karen Weiss (L) comforts Jennifer Hoopes ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:51:15 GMT

(Reuters) - Gay marriage supporters Karen Weiss (L) comforts Jennifer Hoopes as they watch election results at the No on 1/Protect Maine Equality election night rally in Portland, Maine November 4, 2009. REUTERS/Joel Page

Mary Bonauto of Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders, center, ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:01:17 GMT

(AP) - Mary Bonauto of Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders, center, addresses supporters of same-sex marriage on the steps of City Hall, in Portland, Maine, on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, a day after voters rejected the gay marriage law. (AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach)

Supporters of same-sex marriage meet on the steps of City Hall, ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:57:55 GMT

(AP) - Supporters of same-sex marriage meet on the steps of City Hall, in Portland, Maine, on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, a day after voters rejected the gay marriage law that was passed last May. (AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach)

Kt Crossman joins same-sex marriage supporters for a rally ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:28:29 GMT

(AP) - Kt Crossman joins same-sex marriage supporters for a rally on the steps of City Hall, in Portland, Maine, on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, a day after voters rejected the gay marriage law. (AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach)

Two people argue their differences regarding same-sex marriage ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:25:12 GMT

(AP) - Two people argue their differences regarding same-sex marriage in front of City Hall, in Portland, Maine, on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, a day after voters rejected the gay marriage law. (AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach)

A lesbian couple attends a rally in defense of same-sex marriage. ...

(AFP/Getty Images/File) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:03:12 GMT

(AFP/Getty Images/File) - A lesbian couple attends a rally in defense of same-sex marriage. Maine voters have rejected a law allowing same-sex couples to marry, in a major setback to gay rights advocates hoping the northeastern US state would become the first in the country where voters directly approve gay marriage.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Max Whittaker)

Opponents of same-sex marriage hold up a sign and a crucifix ...

(AFP/Getty Images/File) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:03:12 GMT

(AFP/Getty Images/File) - Opponents of same-sex marriage hold up a sign and a crucifix during a rally outside in 2004. Maine voters have rejected a law allowing same-sex couples to marry, in a major setback to gay rights advocates hoping the northeastern US state would become the first in the country where voters directly approve gay marriage.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Michael Springer)

A woman protests against same-sex marriage in 2004. Maine voters ...

(AFP/Getty Images/File) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:03:12 GMT

(AFP/Getty Images/File) - A woman protests against same-sex marriage in 2004. Maine voters have rejected a law allowing same-sex couples to marry, in a major setback to gay rights advocates hoping the northeastern US state would become the first in the country where voters directly approve gay marriage.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Douglas Mcfadd)

Gay marriage supporters Barb Wood (R) and Margaret O'Connell ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:47:16 GMT

(Reuters) - Gay marriage supporters Barb Wood (R) and Margaret O'Connell (C), comfort Tim Diehl as they wait for election results at the No on 1/Protect Maine Equality election night rally in Portland, Maine November 4, 2009. The group is working to prevent the repeal of Maine's gay marriage law, which was adopted last spring by Maine's legislature. REUTERS/Joel Page

Approve71 campaign manager Josh Friedes, left, campaign workers ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:43:47 GMT

(AP) - Approve71 campaign manager Josh Friedes, left, campaign workers Noel Frame, second left, and George Cheung and campaign chair Anne Levinson tally results behind the scenes before making an announcement to the crowd, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in Seattle. Washington state voters on Tuesday were narrowly approving the state's new 'everything but marriage' law that marks a significant expansion of rights for gay couples. With about 50 percent of the expected vote counted, Referendum 71 was leading 51 percent to 49 percent. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Jesse Connolly gives a grim yet unofficial announcement regarding ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:25:21 GMT

(AP) - Jesse Connolly gives a grim yet unofficial announcement regarding the defeat on Question 1 at election night headquarters in Portland, Maine, early Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, 2009. Maine voters decided to rescind the Legislature's approval of same-sex marriage.(AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach)

Supporters of Referendum 71 Vanessa Carr, right, and Pete-e ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:24:29 GMT

(AP) - Supporters of Referendum 71 Vanessa Carr, right, and Pete-e Petersen cheer with others at an Election Night party , Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in Seattle. Washington state voters on Tuesday were narrowly approving the state's new 'everything but marriage' law that marks a significant expansion of rights for gay couples. With about 50 percent of the expected vote counted, Referendum 71 was leading 51 percent to 49 percent. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Friends console one another after learning about the unofficial ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:22:43 GMT

(AP) - Friends console one another after learning about the unofficial defeat on Question 1 at election night headquarters in Portland, Maine, early Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, 2009. Maine voters decided decide to rescind the Legislature's approval of same-sex marriage.(AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach)

Friends console one another after learning about the unofficial ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:22:25 GMT

Friends console one another after learning about the unofficial ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:18:21 GMT

(AP) - Friends console one another after learning about the unofficial defeat on Question 1 at election night headquarters in Portland, Maine, early Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, 2009. Maine voters decided to rescind the Legislature's approval of same-sex marriage.(AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach)

Partners Lisa Brackbill, left, and Lisa Pugh, right, both from ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:17:40 GMT

(AP) - Partners Lisa Brackbill, left, and Lisa Pugh, right, both from Buckfield, Maine console one another along with Darlene Huntress, center, of Portland, after learning about the unofficial defeat on Question 1 at election night headquarters in Portland, Maine, early Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, 2009. Maine voters decided decide to rescind the Legislature's approval of same-sex marriage.(AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach)

Friends console one another after learning about the unofficial ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:16:58 GMT

Charlene Strong, right, plants a kiss on the cheek of Pete-e ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:04:18 GMT

(AP) - Charlene Strong, right, plants a kiss on the cheek of Pete-e Petersen after the two were introducted at an Election Night party for supporters of Referendum 71, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in Seattle. Washington state voters on Tuesday were narrowly approving the state's new 'everything but marriage' law that marks a significant expansion of rights for gay couples. With about 50 percent of the expected vote counted, Referendum 71 was leading 51 percent to 49 percent. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Frank Schubert, campaign director for Stand for Marriage Maine, ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:47:40 GMT

(AP) - Frank Schubert, campaign director for Stand for Marriage Maine, claims victory for Yes on 1, Tuesday evening, Nov. 3, 2009, in Portland, Maine. Question 1 was the proposal to rescind the Legislature's approval of same-sex marriage(AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Ken Hutcherson, left, pastor of the Antioch Bible Church in ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:23:35 GMT

(AP) - Ken Hutcherson, left, pastor of the Antioch Bible Church in Kirkland, Wash., talks to reporters outside a gathering of people opposed to Washington state's Referendum 71, on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in a hotel in Everett, Wash. Hutcherson said that just getting the referendum on the ballot was a victory, and that if it passes, his followers are not finished fighting against any measure that might lead to legalization of same-sex marriage. If passed, Referendum 71 asks voters to approve or reject the final expansion to the state's domestic partnership law, which grants registered domestic partners additional state-granted rights currently given only to married couples. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Partners Meredith Morgan, left and Susan Thomas, both from Portland, ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:22:15 GMT

(AP) - Partners Meredith Morgan, left and Susan Thomas, both from Portland, Maine, watch returns at the Question 1 election night headquarters in Portland, Maine, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. The referendum proposal asked voters to decide whether to rescind the Legislature's approval of same-sex marriage. The law was passed by the Legislature and signed by Democratic Gov. John Baldacci last May but has never taken effect. The couple said they hope to get married as soon as possible.(AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach)

Supporters Angie Helton, of S. Portland, Maine, and Meredith ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:19:15 GMT

(AP) - Supporters Angie Helton, of S. Portland, Maine, and Meredith Alex, cheer while watching returns at the Question 1 election night headquarters in Portland, Maine, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. The referendum proposal asked voters to decide whether to rescind the Legislature's approval of same-sex marriage. The law was passed by the Legislature and signed by Democratic Gov. John Baldacci last May but has never taken effect. (AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach)

Volunteers cheer while on stage while watching returns at the ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:14:51 GMT

(AP) - Volunteers cheer while on stage while watching returns at the Question 1 election night headquarters in Portland, Maine, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. The referendum proposal asked voters to decide whether to rescind the Legislature's approval of same-sex marriage. The law was passed by the Legislature and signed by Democratic Gov. John Baldacci last May but has never taken effect. (AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach)

Partners Meredith Morgan, left and Susan Thomas, both from Portland, ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:12:02 GMT

(AP) - Partners Meredith Morgan, left and Susan Thomas, both from Portland, show off their matching engagement rings while watching returns at the Question 1 election night headquarters in Portland, Maine, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. The referendum proposal asked voters to decide whether to rescind the Legislature's approval of same-sex marriage. The law was passed by the Legislature and signed by Democratic Gov. John Baldacci last May but has never taken effect. (AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach

Gay marriage supporters Susan McCray (L) and Yvette Pratt watch ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:57:56 GMT

(Reuters) - Gay marriage supporters Susan McCray (L) and Yvette Pratt watch election results at the No on 1/Protect Maine Equality election night rally in Portland, Maine November 3, 2009. The group is working to prevent the repeal of Maine's gay marriage law, which was adopted last spring by Maine's legislature. REUTERS/Joel Page (UNITED STATES POLITICS ELECTIONS)

Gay marriage supporters Taryn Friedman (L) and Nichole Troe, ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:56:52 GMT

(Reuters) - Gay marriage supporters Taryn Friedman (L) and Nichole Troe, react as they watch election results at the No on 1/Protect Maine Equality election night rally in Portland, Maine November 3, 2009. The group is working to prevent the repeal of Maine's gay marriage law, which was adopted last spring by Maine's legislature. REUTERS/Joel Page (UNITED STATES POLITICS ELECTIONS)

Faye Gagnon, left, Douglas King, center, and Kym Souchet, supporters ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:47:30 GMT

(AP) - Faye Gagnon, left, Douglas King, center, and Kym Souchet, supporters of Stand for Marriage Maine, cheer as results are announced in the tight race on Question 1, Tuesday evening, Nov. 3, 2009, in Portland, Maine. Voters will decide Question 1, the proposal to rescind the Legislature's approval of same-sex marriage. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Mary Conroy, left, and Faye Gagnon cheer on supporters of Stand ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:14:56 GMT

(AP) - Mary Conroy, left, and Faye Gagnon cheer on supporters of Stand for Marriage Maine, as they await results in the tight race on Question 1, Tuesday evening, Nov. 3, 2009, in Portland, Maine. Voters will decide Question 1, the proposal to rescind the Legislature's approval of same-sex marriage. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Marc Mutty, campaign chair of Stand for Marriage Maine, speaks ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:57:26 GMT

(AP) - Marc Mutty, campaign chair of Stand for Marriage Maine, speaks to supporters as they await results in the tight race on Question 1, Tuesday evening, Nov. 3, 2009, in Portland, Maine. Voters will decide Question 1, the proposal to rescind the Legislature's approval of same-sex marriage. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Maine Gov. John Baldacci, right, congratulates Jesse Connolly ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:45:12 GMT

(AP) - Maine Gov. John Baldacci, right, congratulates Jesse Connolly while they both thank supporters at the Question 1 election night headquarters in Portland, Maine, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 as they await results on the referendum proposal to rescind the Legislature's approval of same-sex marriage. Maine voters went to the polls on Tuesday to decide whether or not to keep a law that will allow gay marriage. The law was passed by the Legislature and signed by Baldacci last May but has never taken effect. (AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach)

Mary Bonauto, thanks supporters at the Question 1 election ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:44:11 GMT

(AP) - Mary Bonauto, thanks supporters at the Question 1 election night headquarters in Portland, Maine on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 as they await results on the referendum proposal to rescind the Legislature's approval of same-sex marriage. Maine voters went to the polls on Tuesday to decide whether or not to keep a law that will allow gay marriage. The law was passed by the Legislature and signed by Democratic Gov. John Baldacci last May but has never taken effect. (AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach

Stephanie Hayward, left, of Portland, Maine and Linda Webb of ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:43:19 GMT

(AP) - Stephanie Hayward, left, of Portland, Maine and Linda Webb of Gorham, Maine cheer at the Question 1 election night headquarters in Portland, Maine, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 as they await results on the referendum proposal to rescind the Legislature's approval of same-sex marriage. Maine voters went to the polls on Tuesday to decide whether or not to keep a law that will allow gay marriage. The law was passed by the Legislature and signed by Democratic Gov. John Baldacci last May but has never taken effect. (AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach)

Faith Moritz, left, and Janet Jones, both of Portland, Maine, ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:38:48 GMT

(AP) - Faith Moritz, left, and Janet Jones, both of Portland, Maine, cheer, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in Portland. Maine voters went to the polls on Tuesday to decide whether or not to keep a law that will allow gay marriage. The law was passed by the Legislature and signed by Democratic Gov. John Baldacci last May but has never taken effect. (AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach)

Maine Gov. John Baldacci thanks supporters at the Question 1 ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:35:13 GMT

(AP) - Maine Gov. John Baldacci thanks supporters at the Question 1 election night headquarters in Portland, Maine, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, the referendum proposal to rescind the Legislature's approval of same-sex marriage. Maine voters went to the polls on Tuesday to decide whether or not to keep a law that will allow gay marriage. The law was passed by the Legislature and signed by Baldacci last May but has never taken effect. (AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach)

Supporters cheer at the Question 1 election night headquarters ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:33:30 GMT

(AP) - Supporters cheer at the Question 1 election night headquarters in Portland, Maine, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, the referendum proposal to rescind the Legislature's approval of same-sex marriage. Maine voters went to the polls on Tuesday to decide whether or not to keep a law that will allow gay marriage. The law was passed by the Legislature and signed by Democratic Gov. John Baldacci last May but has never taken effect. (AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach

Ellen MacCallum, (L) and her partner, Judy Eycleshymer, (R) ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:29:05 GMT

(Reuters) - Ellen MacCallum, (L) and her partner, Judy Eycleshymer, (R) pose behind cardboard cut outs of brides at the No on 1/Protect Maine Equality election night rally in Portland, Maine November 3, 2009. The group is working to prevent the repeal of Maine's gay marriage law, which was adopted last spring by Maine's legislature. REUTERS/Joel Page (UNITED STATES ELECTIONS POLITICS SOCIETY)

Ellen MacCallum, (L) and her partner, Judy Eycleshymer, (R) ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:24:45 GMT

Jesse Connolly (L), campaign manager of No on 1/Protect Maine ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:21:22 GMT

(Reuters) - Jesse Connolly (L), campaign manager of No on 1/Protect Maine Equality, greets Maine Democrat Gov. John Baldacci (R) after introducing him in Portland, Maine, November 3, 2009. The group is working to prevent the repeal of Maine's gay marriage law, which was adopted last spring by Maine's legislature and signed into law by Baldacci. REUTERS/Joel Page (UNITED STATES POLITICS ELECTIONS)

Frank Schubert, campaign director for Stand for Marriage Maine, ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:12:04 GMT

(AP) - Frank Schubert, campaign director for Stand for Marriage Maine, talks to supporters of Yes on 1, Tuesday evening, Nov. 3, 2009, in 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 for the first time that their cause can prevail at the ballot box. Voters had to decide whether to repeal or affirm a state law that would allow gay couples to wed. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Marc Mutty, campaign chair of Stand for Marriage Maine, center, ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:54:07 GMT

(AP) - Marc Mutty, campaign chair of Stand for Marriage Maine, center, awaits results on Question 1 in Portland, Maine, Tuesday evening, Nov. 3, 2009. Voters will decide Question 1, the proposal to rescind the Legislature's approval of same-sex marriage. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Anti-gay marriage activists Joseph Skinner, right, and Caleb ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:05:44 GMT

(AP) - Anti-gay marriage activists Joseph Skinner, right, and Caleb Zucha, holds up a Yes on 1 signs to passing motorists, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in Portland, Maine. Voters will decide Question 1, the proposal to rescind the Legislature's approval of same-sex marriage. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Greg Foster, a volunteer with the "No on 1/Protect Maine ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:42:45 GMT

(Reuters) - Greg Foster, a volunteer with the "No on 1/Protect Maine Equality" campaign makes last minute phone calls to voters in Portland, Maine November 3, 2009. The group is working to prevent the repeal of Maine's gay marriage law, which was adopted last spring by the Maine legislature. REUTERS/Joel Page (UNITED STATES POLITICS)

James Briggs (L) of Corona, California, and Pierre Shevenell ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:40:36 GMT

(Reuters) - James Briggs (L) of Corona, California, and Pierre Shevenell of Portland, Maine of the "No on 1/Protect Maine Equality" campaign look over voter lists as they canvass in Portland, Maine November 3, 2009. The group is working to prevent the repeal of Maine's gay marriage law, which was adopted last spring by the Maine legislature. REUTERS/Joel Page (UNITED STATES POLITICS)

James Briggs of Corona, California, a supporter of the "No ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:37:19 GMT

(Reuters) - James Briggs of Corona, California, a supporter of the "No on 1/Protect Maine Equality" campaign, looks over voter lists as he does some last minute canvassing in Portland, Maine November 3, 2009. The group is working to prevent the repeal of Maine's gay marriage law, which was adopted last spring by the Maine legislature. REUTERS/Joel Page (UNITED STATES POLITICS)

David Nowlin, a volunteer with No on 1/Protect Maine Equality ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:34:06 GMT

(Reuters) - David Nowlin, a volunteer with No on 1/Protect Maine Equality campaign, repositions a sign in Portland, Maine November 3, 2009. The group is working to prevent the repeal of Maine's gay marriage law, which was adopted last spring by the Legislature. REUTERS/Joel Page (UNITED STATES POLITICS)

Alyxander Gallagher, 22-month-old, waits on his dad Clayton ...

(AP) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:24:42 GMT

(AP) - Alyxander Gallagher, 22-month-old, waits on his dad Clayton Gallagher's back at the voting booth, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in Portland, Maine. Maine's Secretary of State Matt Dunlop is predicting a higher than expected turnout in this off-year election, in part because of the interest in Question 1, the proposal to rescind the Legislature's approval of same-sex marriage. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Same-sex marriage supporters Heather Kahill, left, and Suzanne ...

(AP) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:24:02 GMT

(AP) - Same-sex marriage supporters Heather Kahill, left, and Suzanne Blackburn talk as signs against same sex marriage are seen in Deering Oaks Park, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in Portland, Maine. Voters will decide Question 1, the proposal to rescind the Legislature's approval of same-sex marriage. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)