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California Marriage Ballot Proposition
2008-10-22T09:22:24-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvZGE5XC8yODE5MjItMDgtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==In a series on major state ballot initiatives in the 2008 election, guests focused on measures dealing with same sex marriage. Proposition 8 in California amends the state’s constitution to specify that only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized. The ballot measure would nullify a California Supreme Court decision and two legislative measures passed by the California State Legislature that extended marriage rights to same-sex couples. There were also gay rights measures on the ballot in Arizona, Arkansas and Florida. Mr. Schubert and Ms. Kendell also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail.
In a series on major state ballot initiatives in the 2008 election, guests focused on measures dealing with same sex marriage. Proposition 8…
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In a series on major state ballot initiatives in the 2008 election, guests focused on measures dealing with same sex marriage. Proposition 8 in California amends the state’s constitution to specify that only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized. The ballot measure would nullify a California Supreme Court decision and two legislative measures passed by the California State Legislature that extended marriage rights to same-sex couples. There were also gay rights measures on the ballot in Arizona, Arkansas and Florida. Mr. Schubert and Ms. Kendell also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. close
In a series on major state ballot initiatives in the 2008 election, guests focused on measures dealing with same sex marriage. Proposition 8… read more
In a series on major state ballot initiatives in the 2008 election, guests focused on measures dealing with same sex marriage. Proposition 8 in California amends the state’s constitution to specify that only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized. The ballot measure would nullify a California Supreme Court decision and two legislative measures passed by the California State Legislature that extended marriage rights to same-sex couples. There were also gay rights measures on the ballot in Arizona, Arkansas and Florida. Mr. Schubert and Ms. Kendell also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. close
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