Romney Slams California Gay Marriage Ruling

[ProSense]

Romney Slams California Gay Marriage Ruling

Mitt Romney ripped the Ninth Circuit Appeals Court on Tuesday for striking down a California initiative that banned gay marriage in the state after a brief period in which it was legal.

“Today, unelected judges cast aside the will of the people of California who voted to protect traditional marriage," Romney said. "This decision does not end this fight, and I expect it to go to the Supreme Court. That prospect underscores the vital importance of this election and the movement to preserve our values. I believe marriage is between a man and a woman and, as president, I will protect traditional marriage and appoint judges who interpret the Constitution as it is written and not according to their own politics and prejudices.”

While opposing gay marriage and condemning judges is a no-brainer in the GOP primary, Romney still faces pressure from his right flank on the issue. Rival Newt Gingrich has gone even farther by pledging to abolish the Ninth Circuit entirely.

http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entries/romney-slams-california-gay-marriage-ruling

[msongs]

1. was he speaking from LDS HQ in Salt Lake City? nt

[Liberal Veteran]

2. Rmoney can kiss my ass.

And I'll be happy to pull the stick out of his.

[Motown_Johnny]

3. Of course he did

with all the money the Church of LDS poured into Prop. Hate this was inevitable.

[powergirl]

4. Wasn't Mittens a big Prop 8 Supporter?

And he needs to get himself all lathered up because that is what your are 'sposed to say when you are a good NON POLYGAMIST Republican

[NightWatcher]

5. "unelected judges..." That's how this country works. Maybe pick up a Civics book

before you decide you want to run this country.

We have rights that no one can vote to suppress, dipshit, even with millions of dollars from your hate-based cult. You seem to not like this country very much yet you've been running for office, unsuccessfully so, for nearly 20 years???

[EOTE]

6. Clearly marriage is a sacred rite to be reserved for one man and his many wives. NT

[DisgustipatedinCA]

7. When did he stop believing?

When did Romney stop believing that a marriage is between a man, and a woman, and a woman, and a woman?

[Evasporque]

8. I knew this was going to happen...

the GOP would try and make the election referendum on Gay marriage...I am so sick of republicans...i want to BAAAAARRRRRRFFFFF!

[SalviaBlue]

9. So he has a problem with "unelected judges" making this decision but

says when he is President he will APPOINT judges who agree with him.

[rurallib]

10. No one did a damn thing to traditional marriage , Mittski

A man can still marry a woman. Or if you like, many like Newtster and St. Ronnie.
Just sharing the love, that is all.
If you don't want to marry a man, we won't make you. You can marry one of those corporations that are people.

[mulsh]

11. Willard, what section of the Constitution specifically addresses marriage?

For extra credit, Willard, read Article 1, Section 8 and Article III and explain how people become federal judges. extra super secret credit if you can produce one federal judge who was elected to that position.

[KamaAina]

12. Well, he did contribute $$$millions to Prop H8

indirectly; ten percent of that massive income of his goes directly to the LDS Church, and a sizable chunk of that fueled Prop H8.