FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AUGUST 25, 2009
CONTACT: Elizabeth Ray, x130 or Mary Beth Hutchins, x105 at 703-683-5004

THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MARRIAGE LAUNCHES TV & RADIO AD CAMPAIGN IN SUPPORT OF IOWA REPUBLICAN STEPHEN BURGMEIER

(Washington, D.C.) – This week, the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) launches a 10-day radio and TV ad campaign in support of Republican candidate Stephen Burgmeier, running in Iowa’s special election for state House District 90.

"Over the past several months, we have heard from tens of thousands of Iowans who refuse to stand by and watch marriage be redefined by a handful of judges. On September 1st, Iowans from Van Buren, Jefferson, and Wapello counties can send a clear message to Des Moines by electing Stephen Burgmeier. We are proud to support Republican Stephen Burgmeier, who has made a strong commitment to giving Iowans the chance to vote against same-sex marriage," said Brian Brown, executive director of the National Organization for Marriage.

The NOM TV and radio ad campaign contrasts Stephen Burgmeier's support for a marriage amendment with Iowa Governor Chet Culver's very public "reluctance" to give Iowa voters a say in the matter. If elected, Burgmeier promises to be an outspoken advocate for marriage and family for the Republican party in the months leading up to the 2010 elections.

The $100,000.00 NOM ads will run throughout the district over the remaining 10 days of the campaign, ensuring that marriage features prominently in the closing days of the race.

The television ad can be viewed online at: http://www.nationformarriage.org/site/lookup.asp?c=jrISJZNGIuH&b=5396321#burgmeier

To speak with Brian Brown, Executive Director for the National Organization for Marriage, please contact Elizabeth Ray, eray@crcpublicrelations.com, (x130) or Mary Beth Hutchins, mhutchins@crcpublicrelations.com, (x105) at 703-683-5004.

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