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Ill. gubernatorial hopefuls clash on social issues

Jennifer Vanasco — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 20:00:11 +0000

(Chicago) Illinois’ major party candidates for governor highlighted their stark differences on social issues during a debate Wednesday night.

Republican state Sen. Bill Brady defended his(...)

NY GOP gov hopeful Paladino says gay is not OK – UPDATE

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:00:01 +0000

(New York) Republican gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino said Monday that he does not discriminate against gays but thinks young children shouldn’t be exposed to gay culture, especially at(...)

Crist moves to the left

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:13:38 +0000

(Tallahassee, Fla.) A Republican no longer, Gov. Charlie Crist just can’t seem to get enough of President Barack Obama or Democratic priorities.

The independent is behaving more like the(...)

Pro-gay Conn. gov. decides not to seek another term

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:00:54 +0000

(Hartford, Conn.) Gov. M. Jodi Rell will not run for re-election next year, saying Monday that she plans to dedicate her last 14 months in office to solving Connecticut’s ever-darkening economic(...)

Catholic family formed life views of Va.’s new gov.

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:00:17 +0000

(Richmond, Va.) The new Republican governor-elect of Virginia brings to the office firmly conservative views that took root in the suburban, middle-class Irish Catholic home of his youth.

Robert(...)

Analysis: Schwarzenegger reversals erode trust

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:00:39 +0000

(Sacramento, Calif.) Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has never shied away from changing his mind. Lately, it seems that’s all he’s been doing, creating confusion in the capital as he tries to tackle(...)

Utah governor: No special rights for gay people

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:14:45 +0000

(Salt Lake City) Utah Gov. Gary Herbert said Thursday that discriminating against gay people shouldn’t be illegal, although he would prefer it if everyone were treated with respect.

In his(...)

Gov. who vetoed gay marriage will not seek re-election

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:00:01 +0000

(Montpelier) Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas announced Thursday he won’t seek re-election, saying that after 36 years in the spotlight, it was time to call it quits.

In a surprise announcement he(...)

Utah’s gay community honors Gov. Jon Huntsman

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:39:07 +0000

(Salt Lake City) The state’s gay community is honoring Gov. Jon Huntsman with the Utah Pride Center’s 2009 Pete Suazo Political Action Award.

Huntsman this year said he supports civil unions and(...)

McGreevey, ex-wife to share his $135K pension fund

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:50:37 +0000

(Elizabeth, N.J.) Gay former New Jersey Gov. James McGreevey will split a $135,000 pension account with ex-wife Dina Matos under terms of a consent agreement they signed.

McGreevey resigned in(...)