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Florida’s Crist wants to federally ban same-sex marriage

by Hannah Clay Wareham

Bay Windows

Friday Sep 10, 2010

Florida Governor Charlie Crist told CNN that he would support a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.

Florida Governor Charlie Crist -- who is currently seeking a seat in the United States Senate as an Independent -- told CNN’s Senior White House Correspondent Ed Henry Aug. 29 that he is opposed to legal recognition of same-sex marriage, and believes that a constitutional ban should be in place that overrides states that have legalized marriage equality.

"When it comes to marriage, I think it is a sacred institution, I believe it is between a man and a woman," Crist said, but allowed that he sees "no problem" with unmarried partners living together. "It’s just how I feel," he said.

Comments

LeeLee, 2010-09-10 10:03:16

Well gee Charlie, I feel like slapping the crap out of bigoted people, I would like a constitutional ban on bigots. "That’s just how I feel"!
sfw1029, 2010-09-10 10:13:58

Wow, I was actually going to vote for him! No way in hell now!
kenny, 2010-09-10 10:20:58

Charlie Crist is just another self hating closeted gay man. I agree that Lee, and also ban divorce while we’re at it.
Dan, 2010-09-10 13:24:12

Well Charlie I was going to vote for you but count me out.
patroy, 2010-09-10 14:11:42

Charlie, Charlie, Charlie!! How come you don’t come out of your own closet?! Passing new laws and amendments is not going to stop you from being gay! Accept it and move on. And no vote from me either!!
IndianaJag, 2010-09-10 16:10:45

Charlie Crist only got married recently while Governor. He did this to attempt to hide his gayness. He’s just another self hating hypocrite.
xmikey97, 2010-09-10 19:55:14

I was actually going to vote for him. Not only am I NOT going to vote for him I have been on the phone calling all my pro-gay friends & relatives ask them NOT to vote for him. Who else is this man going to comdemm?
Ryan in Fl, 2010-09-10 22:08:25

Bummer... Was going to vote for him
dave2772, 2010-09-12 01:51:28

Well I’m just shocked at how many Floridians on the comment page were actually going to vote for him initially! Where have you been????
Anonymous, 2010-09-17 15:38:51

I too thought you were more open minded than that. You have said in at least one ad that I remember that you represented everyone. If you make it, it should not be all about you and your person feelings about marriage. I believe that You should make it possible for those who want to be able to participate in marrige available to them. That should not affect anyone elses beliefs for them selves and as a result should be a win win solution. Be courageous and have a change of heart, and do what is really right as well as gain back the faith of those of us who thought we wanted to vote for you. That issue is you biggest negative. Roger in Fort Lauderdale.