The state organization said the Republican victory in New York shows that politicians who vote for same-sex marriage will be held accountable by voters.
Minnesota for Marriage — a coalition that includes the Minnesota Family Council, the National Organization for Marriage and the Minnesota Catholic Conference — criticized the legalization of same-sex marriage in New York. Lawmakers in the Empire State passed same-sex marriage last week, and the bill was signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo late Friday night. Minnesota for Marriage said the vote in New York is why Minnesota needs an anti–gay marriage amendment to the state constitution.
Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann and President Barack Obama didn’t differ much in their reaction to New York lawmakers passing same-sex marriage into law on Friday. Both said that states have the right to pass legislation and neither endorses gay marriage. However, the crucial difference between the two is that Obama supports rights and legal protections for same-sex couples, while Bachmann opposes any rights for such couples.
Word that Republican Jim Tedisco is about to bow out of New York’s squeaker of a special congressional election has Wonkette asking: “Are you listening, Norm Coleman?”
UPDATE: Tedisco indeed conceded.
They’re wearing riot gear in London and they’re talking recounts in New York. It’s all so St. Paul, last fall.
Do you know where to vote on Election Day? Do you know what to bring with you? Get comprehensive voter information for your state here.
