david collins stalin's us live from federal hill with details. >> most of the money comes from out of state. the petition fund report indicates only 15 baltimore city residents sent in money, and the biggest contributor is a national -- the stated goal is to drive a wedge between gays and blacks. opponents of legally recognizing same sex marriage in maryland collected more than double the number of signatures needed to put the question before voters in november. like a campaign, petitioners have to report for the money comes from. an analysis finds that 65% of the contributions came from out of state. only 35% of the donations came from maryland. both sides of the issue contend public opinion is on their side. >> people that were on the fence are no longer on the fence. they are engaged. >> it does not reflect growing momentum among maryland voters. >> the powerful bloating -- a voting bloc of the african- american community. recently unsealed in federal court documents suggest this is a strategy being used by opponents across the country. a strategy recommended by the petition drives