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NJ Paper Calls for Pro Marriage Equality Constitutional Amendment

Friday, January 13th, 2012

The New Jersey Star-Ledger — the state’s largest newspaper — on Thursday called for an amendment to the New Jersey state constitution that would legalize same-sex marriage in the Garden State.

In its opinion piece, the editors wrote:

It is heartening to see Democrats rally for a second charge on gay marriage after their failure to pass the measure in the days before Gov. Chris Christie took charge.

But let’s face it: This is not likely to succeed while Christie remains in office. He will veto it, as promised, and obedient Republicans in the Legislature will fall in line behind him, as always.

Full Story from LGBTQ Nation

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NJ: Constitutional Amendment Another Route to Marriage Equality?

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

It is heartening to see Democrats rally for a second charge on gay marriage after their failure to pass the measure in the days before Gov. Chris Christie took charge.

But let’s face it: This is not likely to succeed while Christie remains in office. He will veto it, as promised, and obedient Republicans in the Legislature will fall in line behind him, as always.

That’s the political lay of the land for the next two years, at least. If Christie wins re-election, this stalemate could drag on for six years. To most New Jersey citizens, that is simply not acceptable.

Full Story from NJ.com

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As President, Santorum Would Invalidate All Existing Same Sex Marriages

Monday, January 2nd, 2012

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum once again touted his support for a federal ban on gay marriage, saying on Saturday that any now-legal same-sex marriages would be invalid under a constitutional amendment.

In an interview with NBC’s Chuck Todd at his campaign headquarters in Iowa, Santorum said there needs to be one marriage law for all 50 states. When asked if he would make same-sex couples get divorced, he responded, “Well their marriage would be invalid. If the constitution says ‘marriage is this,’ then people whose marriages are not consistent with the constitution … (shrug.) I’d love to think that there was another way of doing it.”

Santorum said he has hesitations about the Supreme Court taking the decision about marriage away from the people. “32 times marriage has been voted on, in 32 different states from Maine to California, and 32 times marriage has won,” he said. But later in the interview Santorum acknowledged that “just because public opinion says something, doesn’t mean something’s right if it’s not right.”

Full Story from the Huffington Post

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Herman Cain Now Supports Constitutional Amendment Banning Marriage Equality

Sunday, October 23rd, 2011

In an exclusive interview with The Brody File, GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain says he would support a pro-life amendment to the constitution and would use the bully pulpit to push pro-life legislation. He also said he now supports a federal marriage amendment to the constitution.

Herman Cain met with me one-on-one for a few minutes after the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition event in Des Moines, Iowa.

David Brody: “What is the lesson that you are learning from all of this would you say?”

Herman Cain: “The lesson that I’m learning is that I’ve got to be careful of being pigeonholed because people can take a piece of tape and edit out the first half and only pull out one snippet that could start a firestorm. The tape that you are referring to, I said specifically, ‘I am pro-life, from conception, no abortions, no exceptions,’ but they only focus on a later part of it where they were trying to pigeonhole me with a specific situation. So, the lesson learned is beware of being pigeonholed, because you know they can pull it, and take it out of context.”

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AP Poll: 48% Support Federal Constitutional Marriage Equality Ban

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

Almost half of all Americans support banning gay marriage by constitutional amendment, although most feel the issue should be dealt with at the state level, according to a new poll.

The constitutional amendment option would define marriage as legally between a man and a woman, and 48 percent said they would favor such a move outlawing same-sex marriage, the Associated Press poll revealed. Slightly less than half of the respondents — 40 percent — strongly favor a constitutional amendment, while 43 percent said they oppose banning same-sex marriage constitutionally.

But most say it should be the states, not the federal government, setting policy on the issue of gay marriage. Just over half, or 55 percent, say gay marriage is a matter for the states, while 39 percent say the federal government should be in charge.

Full Story from Politico

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MN: Both Sides Gear Up for Amendment Fight

Saturday, August 20th, 2011

Almost 15 months before Minnesotans decide if their Constitution should ban same-sex marriage, friends and foes of the marriage amendment are crafting campaigns to sway voters.

Those on both sides of the marriage debate pledge to stay civil between now and November 2012, when the issue goes on the ballot.

But judging by the opening arguments on the amendment — and how such campaigns have played out in other states — debate will indeed be personal, and costly.

Full Story from SCTimes

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NC: Fight Heats Up Over Gay Marriage

Monday, August 15th, 2011

Matt Phillippi organized stacks of postcards in the Carolina Theatre lobby Sunday, ready for ticketholders at the N.C. Gay and Lesbian Film Festival to sign requests that legislators withhold their support for a constitutional ban on gay marriage.

Phillippi, who works for Equality North Carolina, figured more than 500 postcards were signed in the festival’s first three days. The Raleigh-based gay-rights group hopes to have 50,000 to deliver to legislators in September, when lawmakers return for a session to consider constitutional amendments, including a ban on gay marriage.

Full-fledged campaigns over the proposed constitutional ban are washing over the state. They include petitions, messages from pulpits, rallies, billboards and phone banks.

Full Story from the Charlotte Observer

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Rick Perry Flip Flop: Now He Wants a Federal Constitutional Ban on Marriage Equality

Saturday, July 30th, 2011

Texas Gov. Rick Perry said Saturday he supports a federal limit on gay marriage and thinks a creator put life on Earth.

The Republican governor is considering a GOP presidential bid and preparing for his first political stop ahead of the key early primary in South Carolina, where social issues always play well. But Perry told The Associated Press in a telephone interview that a presidential campaign would concentrate on jobs, not evolution or gay marriage.

“The issue that is most important and most on people’s minds is jobs,” Perry said.

Full Story from The Sacramento Bee

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PA: GOP Preparing Broadly Written Gay Marriage Ban for Constitution

Friday, December 31st, 2010

Western Pennsylvania State Representative Darryl Metcalfe (R-Cranberry Township) has lost no time using his new role as incoming Chair of the State Government to issue an anti-marriage equality smackdown on his colleagues in the State House. From the Pittsburgh City Paper Slag Heap blog:

“As its name suggests, Metcalfe’s committee handles legislation that pertains to state government and its powers. Constitutional amendments, campaign-finance and other election reforms … all such mess as that. And wouldn’t you know it? That’s also the committee that deals with issues like immigration reform, a pet cause for Metcalfe.”

The committee also deals with Constitutional Amendments, as in “Marriage Protection.” Metcalfe has already circulated a memo seeking support for his plan to reintroduce this measure in 2011. He claims to use language that passed the State House in 2006, but was defeated in the Senate due to tricky political maneuvers.

Full Story from Lez Get Real

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NC: After Budget, GOP to Go After Gay Marriage, Leader Says

Sunday, November 28th, 2010

The state’s ailing budget will take precedent, but Republicans will have time to tackle other issues, including gay marriage, abortion and illegal immigration, when the new legislative session begins, said newly elected Speaker Pro Tem Dale Folwell, R-Forsyth.

Folwell, who won his fourth term in the November election, was voted Nov. 20 into what is basically the No. 2 spot in the House leadership hierarchy. As speaker pro tem, he’ll get to hold the gavel from time to time, overseeing formal sessions in the House of Representatives when new Speaker Thom Tillis, R-Mecklenberg, is out of the room.

He’ll also help push the new majority’s agenda when the session starts Jan. 26, and make sure the largest freshman class in North Carolina House history – a product of the historic Republican takeover earlier this month – knows what it’s doing. With his number-crunching skills – Folwell is an accountant by trade – it’s a good bet he’ll be heavily involved as the GOP looks for cuts to help balance a $3 billion-plus hole in next year’s state budget.

Full Story from The Winston-Salem Journal

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