Even as the majority voted to add discrimination into the constitution, 77% of Floridians now say they believe the law should provide all legal protections short of marriage to gay couples. It is a maddening contradiction but also a welcome opportunity to pursue more sweeping legal protections at the state and local level. We must work hard to achieve these protections and to defend them from legal threats posed by amendment 2.

We must also reach out to the nearly three million Florida voters who opposed Amendment 2. We must identify our supporters and engage them in this effort to Undo 2.

Finally, we will reach out to those who supported Amendment 2 but can be reached. Polling shows us that communication with Black and Hispanic voters and greater engagement of young voters must be a major part of our effort.