Campaign Updates
Maryland Charts New Path for Marriage Equality in U.S.
November 7, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | November 6, 2012 Kevin Nix | (202) 431-5796 Maryland Charts New Path for Marriage Equality in U.S. Free State approves marriage licenses for gay and lesbian couples at ballot box BALTIMORE - Voters approved Question 6, the Civil Marriage Protection Act, paving the way for gay and lesbian couples to receive a [...]
Today: Governor O’Malley and Ravens’ Ayanbadejo visit polling location
November 6, 2012
MEDIA ADVISORY | November 6, 2012 Kevin Nix | (202) 431-5796 Today: Governor O’Malley and Ravens’ Ayanbadejo visit polling location BALTIMORE – For reporters wanting to cover the polls today, below are two locations in Baltimore. 12-2pm: Governor O’Malley will visit a polling location with Baltimore Ravens’ Brendon Ayanbadejo. Where: Northwood Elementary School, 5201 Loch Raven Boulevard, [...]
Monday, Nov 5: Question 6 Press Conferences in Baltimore, PG County
November 3, 2012
MEDIA ADVISORY | November 3, 2012 Kevin Nix | (202) 431-5796 Monday, Nov 5: Question 6 Press Conferences in Baltimore, PG County BALTIMORE – Marylanders for Marriage Equality is holding two election-eve news conferences – one in Baltimore, one in Prince George’s County – on Monday in support of Question 6, the Civil Marriage Protection Act. Both [...]
WBAL Fact Checks Anti-Question 6 Ad
November 3, 2012
The other day WBAL found an ad produced by those opposed to Q6 to be “False” and “Misleading.” The video below walks through the claims in the ad. http://www.wbaltv.com/same-sex-marriage-extended-coverage/Fact-check-Question-6-advertising/-/14585800/17233506/-/ym6y0j/-/index.html Politifact, the independent fact checking site, has found the claims in the ad “False” too. http://www.politifact.com/rhode-island/statements/2011/feb/10/national-organization-marriage/national-organization-marriage-says-massachusetts-/
Business Endorses Question 6
November 2, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | November 2, 2012 Kevin Nix | (202) 431-5796 Business Endorses Question 6 BALTIMORE- Support for Question 6, the Civil Marriage Protection Act, continues to gain widespread and diverse support as we approach Election Day. Today, PayPal, a Timonium-based subsidiary of eBay Inc., Calvert Investments in Bethesda, NIKE, Inc. and Nordstrom endorsed [...]
MDFME Makes Closing Argument in Final TV Ad
November 2, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | November 2, 2012 Kevin Nix | (202) 431-5796 MDFME Makes Closing Argument in Final TV Ad BALTIMORE– Marylanders for Marriage Equality released its final TV ad this morning in advance of Election Day. The ad went up last night and is running in the Baltimore and DC media markets. View the [...]
Maryland Moms Endorse Question 6
November 1, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | November 1, 2012 Kevin Nix | (202) 431-5796 Maryland Moms Endorse Question 6 Silver Spring - Earlier today mothers from Montgomery County appeared at a news conference to express their support for Question 6, the Civil Marriage Protection Act. Remarks by some of the speakers are below and photo attached. [...]
Montgomery County Moms in Support of Question 6
October 31, 2012
MEDIA ADVISORY | October 31 Kevin Nix | (202) 431-5796 Montgomery County Moms in Support of Question 6 BALTIMORE – Moms from Montgomery County are holding a press availability November 1 at 12:00pm to discuss why they’re voting for Question 6, the Civil Marriage Protection Act. The availability will be held at the home of Marilyn Parr, 9605 [...]
MDFME Airs New TV Ads
October 30, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | October 30, 2012 Kevin Nix | (202) 431-5796 MDFME Airs New TV Ads BALTIMORE– Over the weekend, Marylanders for Marriage Equality began airing two new televisions ads in support of Question 6. One spot, “BBQ,” features former Maryland Delegate Todd Schuler who says, “I’m not going to be the guy who looks [...]
MDFME Spends $2 Million on Advertising in Drive toward Election Day
October 26, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | October 26, 2012 Kevin Nix | (202) 431-5796 MDFME Spends $2 Million on Advertising in Drive toward Election Day BALTIMORE – For the second reporting period, Marylanders for Marriage Equality raised $1.2 million since October 8 and spent $2.4 million, 96% of which went to TV and radio buys, as well [...]