You really know we have turned the corner when politicians start campaigning on the promise of equality.
Up to now, almost every prominent politician who has taken a stand for equality had nothing to lose. Things are different now.
Gov. Corzine has made "marriage equality" for gays and lesbians a prominent piece of his reelection campaign, taking another step in his conversion on the issue and encouraging gay-rights advocates who hope to see same-sex marriage approved in New Jersey this year.In public speeches and private appearances, Corzine, who as recently as 2006 said he believed marriage should be between a man and a woman, has touted his support of same-sex marriage.In raising the issue, he has tried to draw a bright-line divide with his Republican opponent, Christopher J. Christie, who has said he would veto a bill allowing gay and lesbian couples to wed."We believe that government should allow people the freedom to marry whomever they love," Corzine said in his general-election kickoff speech June 2.
3 comments:
That's progress for NJ.
He's got my vote. But, I've always liked Corzine anyway.
I have heard that New Jersey's legislature will take up the bill during the lame duck session just after the November elections.
If Corzine wins, this is a major boost.
Yes, it will be.
I hope this passes...I am so ready for this.
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