MARRIAGE AMENDMENTS ALL EXPECTED TO PASS: From the Washington Times

State constitutional amendments defining marriage as a union between a man and a woman are likely to pass in all 11 states where they are on the Nov. 2 ballot, making the amendment a factor in the presidential race in three battleground states--Michigan, Ohio and Oregon.

The big question is whether President Bush or Democratic nominee Sen. John Kerry will benefit from having the amendment on the ballot.

"It's really a fascinating question. I don't have an answer," said Brad Snavely, executive director of the Michigan Family Forum, a traditional-values group that supports Michigan's marriage amendment.

"I think it's difficult to tell at this point," said Christopher Barron, political director of the homosexual-rights group Log Cabin Republicans, which opposes the amendments. "There are so many wild cards in this election ... these state amendments are wild cards."

In addition to defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman, all but one of the amendments--Montana's--says other marriage-like unions--such as civil unions of same-sex couples--will not be recognized.

Recent polls indicate that the 11 amendments are likely to pass, with support ranging from 52 percent in North Dakota to 77 percent in Arkansas. ...

In light of Oregon's latest polls, which show growing support for the amendment, homosexual activists also are bracing for the worst--and are planning on postelection victories in the courts.

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