16 days ago
PORTLAND (NEWS CENTER) - One day after a stinging defeat there was sadness and disappointment, but also a sense of determination among supporters of same sex marriage.
Supporters say they were encouraged by the 47-percent of the vote they received, but they also acknowledged there is more work to do to convince Mainers that same sex marriage should be legalized.
"It seems in the end Mainers are not ready to treat these families fairly, having the protections of the law as well as the respect and dignity that comes only with marriage. It's a journey on which we will continue", Betsy Smith of the No On One campaign at a gathering of 200 supporters at Portland City Hall.
Election night was a time for opponents of gay marriage to celebrate.
The day after was time for reflection and healing.
"I think its time for us to put this behind us and move ahead together and to do what needs to be done to bring some peace and resolution", said Marc Mutty of Yes On One.
Mutty says in the end there was no magic campaign strategy that help his group win the election.
"You have a core of people who just believe marriage is between a man and woman", he said.
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