Details from Stand for Marriage Maine's Campaign Finance Report

Stand for Marriage Maine, the group attempting to strip gay Mainers of the right to marry, has filed a report of their contributions and expenditures since September 30. --They have taken in an additional $1.4 million for a total of $2.5 million --Expenditures were $1.1 million for a total of $2.2 million. --The National Organization for Marriage has donated an additional $1.1 million bring their total donations to $1.6 million. --The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland provided SFMM with an additonal $196,000. --One individual, Rita Sukeworth of China, ME, donated $25,000. A Doug Sukeworth donated $5,000 to the Maine Grassroots Coalition which has received considerable support from the Christian Action League and has run some print ads in support of Question 1. --Focus on the "Family" kicked in another $18,000 --The Smith Living Trust, of Newport Beach, CA donated $10,000. Full Story from Tips-Q: http://www.tips-q.com/1518133-stand-marriage-maine-updates-campaign-finance-reports

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