Governor Pat Quinn: "The Votes Are There" for Civil Unions in Illinois

Dan82 · Oct 8, 2010

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In a conversation with the Daily Herald earlier this week, Governor Pat Quinn affirmed his optimism that civil union legislation will pass in Illinois by the year's end - a crucial deadline of sorts for LGBT activists as they look toward a gubernatorial race whose polls have continually favored Bill Brady, who staunchly opposes such legal recognition of gay and lesbian couples.

"The votes are there, I believe," Quinn said Tuesday. “In the Senate for sure, and definitely I think we can do it in the House. "I think we can pass it this year. I would like to see it voted on [during the fall veto session.]" Quinn also added that he would not stand in the way of a same-sex marriage bill if Illinois voters supported it.

Openly gay state Rep. Greg Harris has introduced legislation that would legalize civil unions and same-sex marriage each year since 2007, though the measures have yet to make it out of committee.

In a separate interview with the Chicago Sun-Times editorial board this week, Brady restated his opposition to authorizing civil unions for same-sex couples, saying he had "not found a reason" to do so. Though Quinn has made up some ground in recent months, most polls still show Brady maintaining a slight edge heading into next month's general election...

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Governor Pat Quinn: "The Votes Are There" for Civil Unions in Illinois

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