PORTLAND — Two longtime opponents of gay rights and same-sex marriage initiatives are forming a political action committee to oppose Maine’s same-sex marriage referendum.
Michael Heath and Paul Madore say they have formed the No Special Rights PAC to oppose November’s ballot measure asking voters if same-sex marriage should be legalized.
Heath, a longtime executive director of the Christian Civic League until his resignation in 2009, was known for sharp rhetoric in his opposition to gay rights and gay marriage in past campaigns.
Madore also has been outspoken in his opposition over the years.
David Farmer, spokesman for the Dirigo Family PAC in support of the referendum, said he’s not surprised Heath and Madore are entering the campaign given their active role in opposing past gay rights initiatives.
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