Schwarzenegger tells backers of gay marriage: Don't give up!

[Bluebear]

The governor expresses hope that Proposition 8 would be overturned as protesters continue to march outside churches across California.

Reporting from Sacramento and Pasadena -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today expressed hope that the California Supreme Court would overturn Proposition 8, the ballot initiative that outlawed same-sex marriage. He also predicted that the 18,000 gay and lesbian couples who have already married would not be affected by the initiative.

"It's unfortunate, obviously, but it's not the end," Schwarzenegger said in an interview on CNN this morning. "I think that we will again maybe undo that, if the court is willing to do that, and then move forward from there and again lead in that area."

With his favorable comments toward gay marriage, the governor's thinking appears to have evolved on the issue.

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-protest10-2008nov10,0,4939340.story

[marmar]

1. Did Ahhhnuld ever take an official position on Prop 8?

n/t

[Recursion]

2. Quiet opposition

He would say he was against it when asked, but he didn't push his opposition.

[Mz Pip]

3. He opposed it. n/t

[Jamastiene]

7. He was against it.

He's all over the board when it comes to gay rights, though.

[Imagevision]

4. Arnie, don't let the door hit you in the ass on your way out of the govenor's Mansion...

[DBoon]

9. Arnold is very bad on many things

but like the blind pig finding the truffle, I think he got this one right

[Johonny]

24. I agree

He waste this election cycle doing nothing. Waiting all the state issues out. Then at the last minute... wasting time pushing for McCain. 8 would have failed had Arnold push actively and openly against it. He was place into office to fix the budget. He failed to do it. When a huge state measure was being pushed by mostly out of state money, Arnold let his state get pushed around without a yelp. He's a loser plain and simple.

[cliffordu]

5. Who knew???

[liberalmuse]

6. What I don't get is...

why people feel the need to fight this. There WILL be gay marriage. These propositions aren't going to stop it from happening in the near future. It's a temporary assault on human rights that will 100% be overturned.

[Jamastiene]

8. Obviously not, if it's been outlawed.

Having the most liberal state in the country vote against the rights of so many of its citizens is a major major setback. It may take 20 years or more before we can regroup enough to even try to get rights again. :(

[ContinentalOp]

15. No way is CA the most liberal state in the country. That's just plain silly. -nt-

[Critters2]

18. Massachusetts voted against gay rights? Geez. I missed that. nt

[Bluebear]

21. There was a lot of organizing to put it up for a vote there too, OK?

[Jamastiene]

23. Ha. Massachusetts is the new Poland.

:rofl: How in hell could I forget Massachusetts. I'll never live this one down. Still, California has that reputation for being the most liberal although, it does not any more. x(

[soleft]

10. Didn't he veto a gay marriage bill because it undid the will of the people?

yeah, I guess he's evolved.

[bluesmail]

11. I thought the California Supreme Court already ruled.

And it took yes on Prop 8 four tries before it was accepted by the SOS.

[MercutioATC]

12. I thought that "Gay marriage should be between a man and a woman"???

When did Arnie change his mind?

[FreeState]

13. Now if only Obama would make a statement (dreaming I know)

Its been my #1 disappointment so far, dont get me wrong Im beyond glad he got elected, I just wish he would help out a little here for those of us that feel like our lives have been turned upside down.

[AntiFascist]

16. Obama did make a statement against Prop 8 and it was used in a No on 8 robocall...

very late in the campaign, and of course Yes on 8 was using robocalls with audio of Obama confirming what Prop 8 is doing to the state constitution.

[FreeState]

19. I'm talking about now n/t

[ruggerson]

14. Recommended

[EFerrari]

17. CNN played a long clip of his on this.

That was probably the only time since he took office that I haven't hated him.

[Antennas]

20. This is one of few reasons why I still slightly respect Arnold.

Of course, I don't think he should have ever been elected, but whatever...

[mondo joe]

22. Arnold could have just let the legislature handle this a few years ago. Different stance

for a different political season, I guess.