Edwards Only Democrat to 'Personally' Oppose 'Gay Marriage'

cnsnews.com ^ | 04-Feb-2004 | Jeff Johnson

[Torie]

I wonder if someone will ask Kerry what differences he sees between his vision of civil unions and marriage other than the name? Is this just an untruth in labeling act? I wonder if someone will ask Kerry if a civil union partner should be able to avail themselves of the Social security benefits of his partner just like a spouse does?

I support gay marriage, and make no bones about it, but deflective disingenuous bs should be pounced upon each and every chance one gets. Just say what you mean, and mean what you say. I guess that is a recipe for unelectibility, so perhaps I am being a bit demanding of the political entrepreneurial class. Maybe that is the problem: most of them are political entrepreneurs.

[BigSkyFreeper]

It will be interesting to see if he's in a holding pattern on this issue, or perhaps on a later day and time he'll start waffling all over the place as most politicians tend to do on such hot button issues as this one, depending on whether he's targeting more Moderate voters on FOX, and then an hour later, he makes an appearance on CNN and stammers and stutters and gives a half-assed open ended answer that goes unchallenged by the leftist political correspondant on CNN, who's sole purpose is to see that he makes it to Boston at the convention unscathed, much like Clinton.

[BigSkyFreeper]

John Edwards policy position *ping*

[dfwgator]

Is this Edwards' "Sistah Souljah" moment?

[Sabertooth]

Dang, but these Democrats are a stupid bunch.

Even Clinton had the brains to oppose same-sex marriage.

[Sabertooth]

Is this Edwards' "Sistah Souljah" moment?

Nope, it's Edwards having it both ways:

In contrast, Sen. John Edwards is the only candidate to have openly opposed "gay marriage," while taking a firm stand against the Federal Marriage Amendment, which would prohibit activist judges from creating such a legal category. Edwards supports marriage-like benefits and privileges for homosexual cohabitants, as well.

"As I have long said, I believe gay and lesbian Americans are entitled to equal respect and dignity under our laws," Edwards said in response to the court's November 2003 decision. "While I personally do not support gay marriage, I recognize that different states will address this in different ways, and I will oppose any effort to pass an amendment to the United States Constitution in response to the Massachusetts decision."

Because of the Full Faith and Credit clause of the Constitution, the only way that the Massachusetts decision can be prevented from making same-sex marriage a national institution is by a CMA.

Edwards' promise means nothing. It's the same as favoring same-sex marriage.

[BigSkyFreeper]

Ironically, that crossed my mind that perhaps this is a Sistah Souljah moment for Edwards. If it is, we'll see his Clintonesque qualities come to fruition.

[gatorbait]

It's his position today...... Of course, he might be doing this to give an appearance of sanity to the upcoming ticket , or, perhaps to buy his place as the figurehead of the DLC. Ah well..

[gatorbait]

Nope, it's Edwards having it both ways:

Saber, that gave me a visual I think I'd have just as soon skipped.......:- )

[BigSkyFreeper]

The Clintons are grooming this guy big time. I can sense it from this article.

[Torie]

Doesn't Ted Kennedy personally oppose abortion? Just asking. You are right of course, what Edwards said is a classic verbal obfuscation designed to avoid taking a stand on the issue, which of course per the end game, is embracing a policy, but the end games on non policy policies are for the pointy heads to fret about, and granted, often don't ensue as the pushing and shoving causes mid course corrections.

[BigSkyFreeper]

I did too, but you beat me to the punch. LOL :)

[Torie]

If the Clintons are grooming Edwards, it is odd that they did not force Clark out of the race yesterday. Clark is eating up Edwards alive, and reducing his chances from double digit odds to single digit odds of taking the gold. And just why would the Clintons want Edwards to take the silver?

[Sabertooth]

Doesn't Ted Kennedy personally oppose abortion?

I believe he takes them one bridge at a time.

[Torie]

You are on a roll tonight. LOL.

[BigSkyFreeper]

Someone is going to have to fall on the sword. They (Clintons) may be employing the two pronged attack. The Clintons I suspect couldn't care less who fell on that sword, as long as one of them remains in the dog fight til the end. Deep down, its a struggle to remain in charge of the Democratic party as a whole.

[gatorbait]

The Clintons are grooming this guy big time. I can sense it from this article.

Yes,indeed they are. Edwards was , a year ago or so, their boy.When it appeared he was faltering(something I think he'll do again) they leapt onto the odious Wes Clark. Clark self destructed pretty handily, something his new friends were not expecting,Edwards, like the good little golden retriever he is,just sat, wagging his Gucci tail, waiting for his masters' call. I understand Bill himself made the initial calls and Hillary! did the scut work in the Senate .We shall see how he does.Edwards does not need to "win" to "win" .

[Sabertooth]

And just why would the Clintons want Edwards to take the silver?

Can't remember which show, but the rumor I heard is that Kerry and Edwards had a deal to let Edwards take SC, to get on the board. That way, Edwards can go the distance as Dean fades, and be Kerry's VP choice.

[Notasoccermom]

Edwards has publicly said he thought gays and lesbians should be allowed to adopt children.