New York’s decision to permit same-sex marriages sets the stage for battles in half a dozen other states and could propel gay rights as a political wedge issue in the 2012 elections. See the rest here: Gay Marriage Vote Alters Battle Lines
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Gay Marriage Vote Alters Battle Lines
Filed under: Republicans , Gay Rights , Obama Administration , Poll Watch , Conservatives The poll found 53 percent backing for legalization of same-sex marriage — up from just over one-third five years ago.
Filed under: Education , Gay Rights , Obama Administration , Military , White House The White House welcomed the announcement, calling it “an important step in moving past old divisions” and sending a powerful message that a nation at war stands united.
Filed under: Gay Rights , Obama Administration , White House The former House speaker accused Obama of acting like a “one-person Supreme Court” and called on Republicans to confront the president over his “arbitrary” suspension of the Defense of Marriage Act.
