This has been a rather newsworthy day in the fight for marriage equality in California...but not in a good way.
First the polling data on Proposition 8, which is the right wing's ballot initiative to eliminate same sex couple's right to marry, via e-mail:
A new poll just released by KPIX, San Francisco's CBS television affiliate, reveals a shocking shift in support for Proposition 8. According to the poll, likely California voters now favor passage of Prop 8 by a five-point margin, 47 percent to 42 percent, following a recent blitz of advertising by supporters of the initiative. Meanwhile, an internal poll just released by the "No on 8" campaign confirms the KPIX poll numbers, showing Prop 8 winning 47%-43%.
Now Julia at Calitics reports No on Prop 8 is behind Yes on 8's fundraising by $6 million.
California progressives have gotten a bit complacent on this ballot measure's chances, which is why the Courage Campaign has launched its new web ad "Gender Auditors", which uses humor to attack Prop 8 from a privacy and fairness perspective.
From Julia:
It is aimed at straight people, using a privacy, "get the government out of my pants" argument. The undecided electorate is quirky. Some of your friends will be swayed by talk about fundamental rights being taken away.
Do me a favor and watch it, rate it up and spread it to your friends. We have to get the word out to oppose Prop. 8. You can find out more about the campaign for equality at NoOnProp8.com. Also, please be sure to Vow to Vote No on Proposition 8.
Update [2008-10-8 4:22:28 by Todd Beeton]:Rick Jacobs, Chair of the Courage Campaign, has more at The Huffington Post.
(disclosure: I'm proud to work for the Courage Campaign)
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