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John Baldacci on Civil Rights
Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2)
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Rated A by National Review on pro-gay issues
On Gay Marriage: The National Review gives Gilmore, an F on the issue of gay marriage. By way of comparison to other then governors, Schwarzenegger of California had a D. Rell of Connecticut had a C.
Vilsack of Iowa a B. Baldacci of Maine an A. Grades were based upon, whether they sign or veto legislation regarding homosexuality. They also receive grades based on their public opinions expressed on homosexual issues.
Source: RSLevinson.com All Things Queer, review of 2008 gay issues
, Jan 1, 2007
Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC.
Vote on an amendment banning adoptions in District of Columbia by gays or other individuals who are not related by blood or marriage.
Reference: Amendment introduced by Largent, R-OK;
Bill HR 2587
; vote number 1999-346
on Jul 29, 1999
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions.
HR 6, the Higher Education Amendments Act of 1997, would prohibit any post-secondary institution that participates in any program under the Higher Education Act from discriminating or granting any preferential treatment in admission based on race, sex, ethnicity, color or national origin.
Reference: Amendment introduced by Riggs, R-CA.;
Bill HR 6
; vote number 1998-133
on May 6, 1998
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment.
Baldacci co-sponsored a Constitutional Amendment:
Supports granting Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag. Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
Source: House Resolution Sponsorship 01-HJR36 on Mar 13, 2001
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender.
Baldacci co-sponsored a Constitutional Amendment:
Title: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women. Summary: States that equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.
Source: House Resolution Sponsorship 01-HJR40 on Mar 22, 2001
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