From the Preserve Marriage Washington official blog:
Olympia, WA – Preserve Marriage Washington (PMW) today will submit over 241,000 signatures in support of Referendum 74, more than two times the number necessary to qualify a referendum putting the definition of marriage on the November ballot.
“The response to our petition drive has been incredible throughout every corner of the state,” said Joseph Backholm, Chairman of Preserve Marriage Washington. “We will submit a record number of signatures, over 100,000 signatures more than were secured in the 2010 R-71 effort, and more than twice the number necessary for qualification. Support for Referendum 74 was strong from the beginning, and has grown as the signature drive has advanced. Our coalition is excited and committed to preserving marriage this November.”
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Nice to meet you, Washington!
You folks are looking very much on top of your game.
I will help any way I can.
Here's to another great victory for marriage!
You know, it speaks at great lengths about "public opinion" when grassroots movements are able to turn in twice the amount of signatures needed.
Thank you Washington. For the children!
I just hope they get to vote. In MA the same thing was done except the liberal Democrats barred we the people from voting. Just because one is a Democrat does not mean they favor democracy.
"I just hope they get to vote. In MA the same thing was done except the liberal Democrats barred we the people from voting. Just because one is a Democrat does not mean they favor democracy."
Where is Ash to correct this?
It really says something about "public opinion" when a little more than twice the amount of signatures required are turned in.
You rock, PMW!
It was great to be a part of this effort, and I look forward to joining in campaign at the ballot box. You can count on my vote!