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June 26, 2013 - "The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling striking down the federal Defense of Marriage Act underscored the differences between Virginia's candidates for governor on same-sex marriage.
Democrat Terry McAuliffe hailed the ruling while Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, the Republican nominee, underscored his support for maintaining the traditional definition of marriage between a man and a woman....
"Equality Virginia applauded the Supreme Court's decision on DOMA. 'Since 2006, Virginia has had a constitutional amendment that prohibits the legal recognition of gay and lesbian couples,' Equality Virginia Executive Director James Parrish said. 'While we continue working to lift the ban on marriage here at home, we can celebrate today’s decision from the Supreme Court, affirming that all loving and committed couples deserve equal respect and treatment.'
"The Libertarian Party of Virginia also praised the ruling. Robert Sarvis, the Libertarian Party of Virginia candidate for governor, has said one of his goals in this year’s race is to lead the fight in Virginia towards recognizing same-sex marriage in Virginia."
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June 26, 2013 - "The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling striking down the federal Defense of Marriage Act underscored the differences between Virginia's candidates for governor on same-sex marriage.
Democrat Terry McAuliffe hailed the ruling while Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, the Republican nominee, underscored his support for maintaining the traditional definition of marriage between a man and a woman....
"Equality Virginia applauded the Supreme Court's decision on DOMA. 'Since 2006, Virginia has had a constitutional amendment that prohibits the legal recognition of gay and lesbian couples,' Equality Virginia Executive Director James Parrish said. 'While we continue working to lift the ban on marriage here at home, we can celebrate today’s decision from the Supreme Court, affirming that all loving and committed couples deserve equal respect and treatment.'
"The Libertarian Party of Virginia also praised the ruling. Robert Sarvis, the Libertarian Party of Virginia candidate for governor, has said one of his goals in this year’s race is to lead the fight in Virginia towards recognizing same-sex marriage in Virginia."
Read more: http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/latest-news/virginia-democrats-libertarians-hail-same-sex-marriage-ruling/article_7c089f48-de6c-11e2-9423-0019bb30f31a.html
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