As Promised, Gov. Christie Vetoes Same Sex Marriage Bill
Governor argues issue should be decided by voters in a referendum.
Governor Christie conditionally vetoed the gay marriage bill Friday afternoon, delivering on his promise of "swift action" against the measure, which passed in both houses of the Legislature this week. Christie's veto came a day after the state Assembly passed the bill legalizing same-sex marriages by a 42-33 vote. The governor, an opponent of gay marriage, had promised "very swift action" if the bill passed in both houses. The Senate approved the bill Monday in a 24-16 vote. In a prepared statement Friday, the governor said the best approach would be to strengthen the state's current civil union law and suggested appointing an ombudsman to handle discrimination complaints from gay couples. "I have been just as adamant that same-sex …
David Smith
9:56 pm on Saturday, March 3, 2012
Actually Joe you lost and you are not a man of your word. You're really the one who can go off into the corner and pout. Where is that apology you promised the board? more ›