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Gavin Newsom: No, I don't, for the same reason that George Bush tried and failed to do it and nationally. And you had the courage of…

On the recordMay 14, 2008
No, I don't, for the same reason that George Bush tried and failed to do it and nationally. And you had the courage of leaders like Senator John McCain that recognized the perversity of it.
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Gavin Newsom
Democratic · California

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Mayor Newsom discusses the failure of past attempts to ban same-sex marriage and praises John McCain's recognition of the issue.

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