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Several members of ACT-UP, a group which is working against Helms' re-election because of his staunch opposition to gay rights, met at Harvard yesterday as part of this weekend's lesbian and gay studies conference. (See related stories, page 9).
ACT-UP has been a leader in boycotting Phillip Morris's products--such as Marlboro cigarettes and Miller beer--because of the company's support of Helms' re-election campaign.
ACT-UP demands that Phillip Morris "denounce past support of Jesse Helms' campaign and stop supporting him now," Panelist Michael A. Petrelis said, adding that if Gantt does not win, "assassinating Helms could be a viable option that has not been considered."
Helms has recently criticized Gantt publicly for his acceptance of campaign money from homosexuals.
"If Harvey Gantt wins, we have to claim credit," said Petrelis. "Thanks to the gay press, Gant currently has more money than Helms."