41.   The president backs a measure sponsored by Rep. Ernie Fletcher, R-Ky., a family physician.

42.   The repeal measure is backed by the Christian Civic League of Maine and the Maine chapter of the Christian Coalition.

43.   The Republican-controlled Economic and Educational Opportunities Committee backed the measure by a party-line vote.

44.   The Republican senatorial challenger, Michael Huffington, also backs the measure.

45.   The two have put aside their political differences to back the measure.

46.   The vice president also has backed separate measures that would protect private medical records, prosecute so-called cyberstalking, and enforce financial privacy.

47.   The vast majority of Democrats also back the measure.

48.   The vice president has backed gun control measures, including requiring special photo identification for purchasers of handguns and forcing vendors at gun shows to conduct background checks.

49.   This has not stopped the former child stars from backing two measures in the California Legislature.

50.   All major parties have backed the measure.