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UPDATE: Charlie Crist supports Fla. ban on gay marriage

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:00:35 +0000

UPDATE: Crist’s office emailed to say that he supports a ban on gay marriage in the Florida constitution, not in the US Constitution. His statement:

“In an interview that aired today, I was not(...)

Virginia gov candidate wrote anti-gay masters thesis

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:27:02 +0000

Virginia's Republican candidate for governor said Monday he no longer believes his argument in a graduate thesis written 20 years ago that discrimination against gays and other groups is acceptable for the benefit of straight, married couples.

Conn. gov. signs bill updating marriage laws

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:50:04 +0000

(Hartford, Conn.) A decade-long battle for same-sex marriage in Connecticut has ended with the governor’s signature on a bill updating the state’s laws.

Gov. M. Jodi Rell signed the(...)

Iowa governor cool to anti-gay marriage amendment

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:24:46 +0000

(Des Moines, Iowa) Gov. Chet Culver has ended days of silence on the Iowa Supreme Court’s decision allowing same-sex marriage, saying he disagrees with the ruling but is “reluctant to support”(...)

Vt Gov flooded with mail over gay marriage veto threat

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:20:35 +0000

(Montpelier, Vermont) Some called him a homophobe. Some accused him of spreading hatred. Some thanked him, or applauded him for showing “backbone” in the face of pressure from gay rights(...)

Vermont gov. to veto gay marriage bill

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:13:57 +0000

(Montpelier, Vermont) Vermont Gov. James Douglas (R) announced Wednesday that he will veto same-sex marriage legislation if it, as expected, passes the House.

Until now, Douglas has been silent(...)

Utah gov. faces wrath after supporting civil unions

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:20:52 +0000

Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman (R) is facing a backlash from fellow Republicans, the powerful Mormon Church and from evangelical Christians following this week's statement that he would support civil unions for same-sex couples.

Prop 8 supporter Whitman running for Calif. gov

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:44:56 +0000

(Sacramento, California) Former eBay Chief Executive Meg Whitman officially launched her bid to seek the Republican nomination for California governor on Monday, capping a year-long tour on the(...)

Paterson gives few clues about Clinton replacement

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:58:13 +0000

(New York City) New York Gov. David Paterson (D) is giving few clues about who he will name to replace Hillary Clinton in the Senate.

Caroline Kennedy is widely believed to be the frontrunner(...)

Fla. gays to demonstrate at governor’s wedding

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:35:05 +0000

(Tallahassee, Florida) A gay rights group says it will state a protest at Florida Gov. Charlie Crist’s wedding on Dec. 12.

Impact-Florida wants is members and other supporters to wear pink(...)