Branstad refuses to say whether gay marriage bill goes too far

Dan82 · Jan 31, 2011

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Gov. Terry Branstad said Monday morning that Iowans should be allowed to vote on same-sex marriage, but declined to say if a proposed resolution to be debated tonight at a public hearing is too far-reaching in denying state recognition of civil unions and other domestic partnerships.

“I think the people of Iowa would appreciate and feel strongly that they should be given the opportunity to vote,” Branstad said in a news conference with Statehouse reporters in response to a question from The Iowa Independent. He said whether the proposal goes too far is a matter for the legislature to sort out and not an issue that falls under the purview of the governor.

“That’s a legislative issue,” Branstad said. “What the people of Iowa want is an opportunity to vote on marriage defined as one man and one woman.”

Monday night’s two-hour hearing on House Joint Resolution 6 begins at 6:30 in the Iowa House chambers. Dozens of Iowans are scheduled to speak for and against the proposed amendment, which would have to pass both the House and the Senate in two consecutive general assemblies before going to a public vote. The proposed resolution faces an uphill battle in the Senate, where Majority Leader Mike Gronstal, a Council Bluffs Democrat, has vowed to block it...

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IThinkInCircles · Jan 31, 2011

Kent Sorenson = HUGE douche

Mike Gronstal = AWESOME

Revan · Feb 1, 2011

While I believe in democracy, I kind of don't want to see a vote if Iowa winds up the next Prop 8...

Branstad refuses to say whether gay marriage bill goes too far

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