Celebrities to fundraise for same-sex marriage in Md. [Pictures]
Sarah Jessica Parker, Susan Sarandon and former first daughter Barbara Bush are among an extremely long list of celebrities set to appear at a fundraiser for Maryland's same-sex marriage law.
The event will be atop the James Hotel in New York City in mid-September. Tickets start at $250.
The Free State is one of four where same-sex marriage is on the ballot this year. No state has ever upheld gay nuptials at the ballot box, however polling (funded by a gay rights group) shows Marylanders are open to the idea.
Here's a look at some of the celebrities scheduled to attend.--Annie Linskey
Read more on the Maryland Politics blog.
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Add / View comments | Discussion FAQBadPlanner, I see your point, but I think the celebrities in New York are getting involved because what happens in Maryland this November will have national implications. Whenever celebs get involved with politics, no matter what the issue is, I feel some degree of what you expressed in your comment. Their opinions are no more important than the average guy's opinions. But let's face it; they're opinions are louder. And, in the end, I don't see anything wrong with them putting their money where their beliefs are. We all have the right to do that.
I plan to vote in favor of the same sex marriage bill and I understand that New York is an easier place than Baltimore or Annapolis to raise big $$, but I kind of wish this movement were more Maryland-based instead of becoming a Hollywood celebrity thing. We should vote for it because it's right, not because some bunch of celebrities like it.
