Judges Nix Anti-Gay Marriage Ad

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A three-judge has panel ruled unanimously against a conservative group that wants to air an advertisement about same-sex marriage as Maine's primary election approaches on June 13.

The Christian Civic League of Maine had sought a preliminary injunction against ''electioneering communication'' provisions of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002.

The law bars using corporate or union money to pay for broadcast ads referring to a clearly identified federal candidate within 30 days of a primary election, or 60 days of a general election.

The proposed radio ad refers to Sen. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, who is running unopposed, calling on her to support the Marriage Protection Amendment, which says that marriage is solely between a man and a woman. The group wants to run the ad in advance of an early June vote in the Senate.