Reply #48: I'd be curious what you find out about DOMA, I don't think he's for it [View All]

[dpbrown]

The Defense of Marriage Act passed in 1996.

Dennis Kucinich did not take office until 1997.

When Kucinich did have a chance to vote, in 1998, on something related to domestic partners, he voted in support of the use of federal funds to implement San Francisco's ordinance requiring organizations that have contracts with the city to provide benefits to unmarried domestic partners.

And in 1999 he voted against banning adoptions in District of Columbia by gays or other individuals who are not related by blood or marriage.

In contrast, Governor Dean simply signed into law a recognition of domestic unions that was mandated by a ruling by the Supreme Court of the State of Vermont. He didn't even have a choice in the matter.

Rep. Kucinich is the only candidate who has said that he would support a federal law recognizing gay marriages. That's the strongest stand in support of civil unions of any of the candidates. Dr. Dean has said that it should be "up to the states."

While your statement is that he supported it "as a candidate" his record since being elected (not just since running for President) has been in support of gay rights.

Dan Brown
Saint Paul, Minnesota