Survey of Gubernatorial campaign websites, 2001-2009: on Civil Rights
Bob McDonnell:
Authored amendment protecting traditional marriage
Bob McDonnell believes marriage is the union between one man and one woman. As a legislator, Bob McDonnell was author of a constitutional amendment protecting traditional marriage (Chief Patron, HJ 187, 2004). As Attorney General, Bob supported
Virginia's marriage amendment and wrote an official opinion explaining that it would not affect the current legal rights of unmarried persons.In the House of Delegates, Bob McDonnell was twice named "Legislator of the Year" by the Virginia Family Foun
Source: 2009 VA Gubernatorial campaign site, bobmcdonnell.com
Jul 21, 2009
Chris Christie:
Marriage exclusively between one man and one woman
I believe marriage should be exclusively between one man and one woman. While, I have no issue with same sex couples sharing contractual rights, I believe that marriage should remain the exclusive domain of one man and one woman. If a bill legalizing
same sex marriage came to my desk as Governor, I would veto it. If the law were changed by judicial fiat, I would be in favor of a constitutional amendment on the ballot so that voters, not judges, would decide this important social question.
Source: 2009 Gubernatorial campaign website, christiefornj.com
Jul 21, 2009
Jennifer Granholm:
Support Latino-owned businesses via Buy Michigan First
- Supporting Latino-Owned Businesses through the Buy Michigan First Program.
- Honoring Cesar Chavez Day in Michigan. Governor Granholm signed legislation that establishes March 31 as Cesar E. Chavez Day in Michigan to commemorate the
civil rights and labor leader. Chavez represents all people who fight discrimination, work for economic justice, and fight to ensure safe and fair working conditions.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, granholmforgov.com
Nov 7, 2006
Jennifer Granholm:
Supports civil unions & domestic partner benefits
Appointments that Reflects ‘One Michigan.’ Governor Granholm has appointed the most diverse cabinet in the history of the state. She appointed dozens of qualified openly GLBT people to key positions in state government, including an openly gay man as her
Chief of Staff and the first openly gay judge. - Supports Domestic Partner Benefits.
- Supports Civil Unions
- Banned Discrimination in State Employment. based on sexual orientation.
- Urged Legislators to Pass Anti-bullying Legislation.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, granholmforgov.com
Nov 7, 2006
Mike Rounds:
Marriage should be between a man and a woman
On Amendment “C” Define Marriage: “Personally, I will vote YES because I just simply believe that marriage should be between a man and a woman.”
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial website, roundsforgov.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Sarah Palin:
Marriage only between one man and one woman
I am pro-life and I believe that marriage should only be between and man and a woman. I am opposed to any expansion of gambling in Alaska.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial website, palinforgovernor.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Ted Kulongoski:
Expand opportunities for minority and women small business
Governor Ted Kulongoski recently joined a group minority and women small business owners for a roundtable discussion about how the state can strengthen and expand opportunities for small businesses in Oregon. This new legislation will require all state
agencies to report their contract awards to the Governor’s Advocate for Minority and Women Businesses, which will enable the state for the first time to track how state contracts are awarded to Minority, Women and Emerging Small Businesses.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial website, www.tedforgov.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Ted Kulongoski:
No sexual orientation discrimination; OK to civil union
Governor Kulongoski believes that a fundamental right of every Oregonian is equal treatment under law, which is why the Governor sponsored legislation to outlaw discrimination based on sexual orientation and provide legal protections and recognition of
committed, same-sex relationships through a civil union. While the legislation did not pass this session, the Governor remains a tireless supporter of equal rights for all Oregonians and will continue to carry this issue as a priority for Oregon’s future
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial website, www.tedforgov.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Jodi Rell:
Only governor to sign civil unions without a court order
Protecting civil rights - for all. Governor Rell signed into law landmark civil unions legislation, declaring Connecticut will not tolerate discrimination in any form. The Governor received the Log Cabin Republican’s “Spirit of Lincoln Award” - the
group’s highest honor - in recognition of “her steadfast support of the gay and lesbian citizens of Connecticut and for being the only U.S. governor to sign civil unions legislation without a court order.”
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website jodirell06.com, “Issues”
Sep 18, 2006
Christy Mihos:
Supports marriage for same-sex couples, but OK on ballot
Christy supports marriage for same-sex couples, but believes that the issue should appear on the ballot. Christy supports adoption rights for same-sex couples.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, www.christy2006.com
Jul 16, 2006
Chris Gabrieli:
Supports same-sex marriage; opposes constitutional amendment
Q: Do you support same-sex marriage or the proposed constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage in Massachusetts?A: Yes, I support same-sex marriage.
And no, I strongly oppose the proposed constitutional amendment. Same-sex couples deserve all of the rights and responsibilities of marriage as heterosexual couples, and I will strongly oppose any proposals that seek to limit this right.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, gabrieli.org, “FAQs”
Jun 3, 2006
Grace Ross:
End racial discrimination
Our Issues- No one is expendable: End racial discrimination
- Take back the night
- Rekindle the fight for women’s rights
Source: 2006 gubernatorial campaign website, www.graceandwendy.org
Jun 3, 2006
Grace Ross:
Supports marriage equality
Our Issues- Equal rights for all residents, including marriage equality
Source: 2006 gubernatorial campaign website, www.graceandwendy.org
Jun 3, 2006
Tom Reilly:
Investigated clergy sexual abuse in Boston Archdiocese
When reports surfaced about the widespread sexual abuse of children by clergy in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, Tom stood up to the church hierarchy and its lawyers and forced them to release all records related to abusive priests.
His office investigated the actions of church management and issued a landmark report that detailed their complete failure to protect children from abuse and presented the steps necessary to make sure this terrible tragedy was never repeated.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, www.tomreilly.org
Jan 8, 2006
Arianna Huffington:
Supports same-sex unions with full rights
On the Right of Same-Sex Couples to Marry: Arianna strongly supports same-sex unions with full rights.
She believes that the equal protection clause of the constitution applies to everyone, not just heterosexuals - and that the rights and privileges of marriage should not be denied to same-sex couples.
Source: 2003 Gubernatorial campaign website, AriannaForGov.com
Aug 15, 2003
Arianna Huffington:
Supports affirmative action wholeheartedly
On Affirmative Action: Arianna supports affirmative action wholeheartedly. She believes that racism continues to play a powerful role in this country, and that affirmative action helps to level the playing field so that everyone can compete fairly.
Source: 2003 Gubernatorial campaign website, AriannaForGov.com
Aug 15, 2003
Arianna Huffington:
Prop. 54 is a racist gag order
On Proposition 54: Arianna opposes Proposition 54. This is not a “Racial Privacy Initiative” - it’s a Racist Gag Order that would end up preventing the state from fighting against racism. Prop 54 would prohibit the state from collecting racial data.
This would allow government agencies to get away with racial discrimination without leaving paper trail. It would also mask the particular needs and problems of different communities - like the prevalence of sickle cell anemia among African-Americans.
Source: 2003 Gubernatorial campaign website, AriannaForGov.com
Aug 15, 2003
Shannon O'Brien:
Protect civil rights of gays; allow civil unions
Shannon supports full and equal rights for gay & lesbian citizens, and believes that committed couples should be able to enter into civil unions and receive full benefits and protections in Massachusetts. She opposes the “defense of marriage” legislation
as well as the constitutional amendment proposals that would forever deny these protections to the families of gay men and women. Shannon believes that recognizing gay and lesbian families will strengthen communities and families.
Source: 2002 Gubernatorial website, ObrienGabrieli.com/issues/
Sep 17, 2002
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