CHARLIE CRIST CHANGES POSITION ON GAY ADOPTION
~Months after saying he “does not support ending Florida’s ban on gay adoptions” Charlie Crist says he “hasn’t reached a conclusion” on whether gay adoptions should be allowed~
March 1, 2006 – Comments during a press conference promoting his adoption plan
"We have an obligation to promote adoption so children can be raised in healthy homes," he said. Crist added that he does not support ending Florida's ban on gay adoptions.” (Sarasota Herald Tribune)
July 28, 2006 – Comments during a radio interview on a “progressive” radio station in Miami
Jim Defede: “What is your stand on civil unions and gay adoption?”
Charlie Crist: “On civil unions?”
Defede: “On civil unions.”
Crist: “I think it is fine, but I support marriage between a man and woman.”
Defede: “and on gay adoption”
Crist: “I haven’t taken a position yet.”
Defede: “Not thought about it one way or the other?”
Crist: “not extensively”
Defede: “All right, so in other words you might be open to it?”
Crist: “I haven’t reached a conclusion is what I said.”
July 28, 2006
“Sounding more like a general election candidate than one in a Republican primary, Crist said he doesn't oppose civil union between gay couples but opposes gay marriage and that "I haven't reached a conclusion" on whether gay adoptions should be allowed.” (The St. Petersburg Times)
FV says: Tom Gallagher's latest tv commercial is a winner. Tom says "I'm going to take down all the adult billboards so I don't have to explain them to my son" paraphrasing. "I'm not going to allow a Massachusetts Judge tell Florida what constitutes marriage."