NATIONAL STONEWALL DEMOCRATS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 04, 2002
CONTACT: John Marble (202) 625-1382
johnmarble@stonewalldemocrats.org
DEMOCRAT TARGETED WITH GAY-BAITING PHONE CALLS
WASHINGTON, DC - Below is the text of an autocall that was recently sent to independent voters in New Hampshire. The call targets Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Fernald. Fernald's Republican opponent, Craig Benson, supports repealing state non-discrimination laws which include sexual orientation, and has stated his intent to reinstate the state ban on gay adoptions. It is unclear at this point who paid for the phone calls.
TEXT OF AUTOCALL
An important message in the race for Governor.
Mark Fernald is a strong Democrat who will continue to fight for a 4% income tax, and an increase in state government spending.
Mark Fernald is the only candidate who supports legalizing homosexual marriage, like the state of Vermont.
And led the fight against efforts to make our children say the Pledge of Allegiance in the classroom.
So, if you want a true Democrat who will keep fighting against the Republican agenda, on Tuesday, vote for Mark Fernald.
