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To: SwinneySwitch

Does anyone know how Bush is doing in Detroit? The churches in Detroit seem to have a big politcal influence.


12 posted on 10/07/2004 3:44:04 PM PDT by stayathomemom
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To: stayathomemom

The black ministers in Detroit are backing Bush and asking voters to vote against Kerry, Kilpatrick and Conyers.

Black ministers confront Congressional Black Caucus on gay marriage
Place: Kwwl 10/6/2004


CAPITOL HILL Dozens of black ministers seeking a constitutional ban on gay marriage have had a heated confrontation with members of the Congressional Black Caucus.

At a Capitol Hill news conference, the ministers said most caucus members refuse to support the Federal Marriage Amendment and won't even meet with them.

After the news conference, Michigan Congresswoman Carolyn Kilpatrick told the ministers she supports gays and wouldn't amend the Constitution to keep them from marrying.

Louisiana Congressman William Jefferson said he disagrees with Kilpatrick on that issue, and notes that the Congressional Black Caucus hasn't taken a unified position on gay marriage.

The Reverend Glenn Plummer -- a black pastor and chairman of National Religious Broadcasters -- said the issue will make clear which members of the Congressional Black Caucus are on -- quote -- "God's side."


13 posted on 10/07/2004 3:48:07 PM PDT by Hillary's Lovely Legs ("I had my picture taken with Mussolini. He was upside down of course")
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