Sorry JDG, even Republicans don't back the FMA: Full article: http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=514&e=2&u=/ap/20040225/ap_on_go_pr_wh/bush_gay_marriage_5
exerpt: ------------------------------------------------------- Several GOP lawmakers said they would prefer to see Congress take a different route rather than amend the Constitution. Rep. David Dreier, R-Calif., a co-chairman of Bush's campaign in California in 2000, said he doesn't support a constitutional amendment. "I believe that this should go through the courts, and I think that we're at a point where it's not necessary," he said. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said the matter should be left to the states, and Rep. Jerry Lewis, R-Calif., said changing the Constitution should be a last resort on almost any issue. ------------------------------------------------------- Even worse for Bush is this exerpt: ------------------------------------------------------- The Log Cabin Republicans, a gay GOP group, worried that Bush risks alienating the 1 million gays and lesbians who voted for him in 2000 by pushing for the constitutional amendment. "We believe that this is a move to start a culture war, fueled and pushed by the radical right, that will end up in George Bush's defeat, and defeat for a lot of good Republicans who are with us on equality," Mark Mead, the group's political director, said in an interview with AP Radio. ------------------------------------------------------- As close as the last election was, I don't think that Bush can afford to alienate 1 Million voters. This may be just one more step towards Bush's ultimate downfall. Michael Harney [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
