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Carly Fiorina on Civil Rights
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Marriage is between a man and a woman; but civil unions ok
FIORINA: I do believe that marriage is between a man and a woman, but also have been consistent and clear that I support civil unions for gay and lesbian couples. The Defense of Marriage Act had broad bipartisan support.
And actually, the position I've consistently espoused is consistent with that of our President and a vast majority of senators in the U.S. Senate.
Source: Huffington Post coverage of 2010 CA Senate Debate
Sep 2, 2010
No same-sex marriage; yes civil unions; repeal DADT
Fiorina said she opposes same-sex marriage, and supports civil unions and the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." But she declined to answer when asked if the government should recognize civil unions for purposes such as Social Security benefits.
Boxer said homosexual couples would gain full equality only when same-sex marriage was recognized. "The only way to get the rights that married couples have is to go for marriage equality," she said. "I believe people are coming around to see it."
Source: Los Angeles Times coverage of 2010 CA Senate Debate
Sep 2, 2010
Proud conservative vote for Proposition 8
"I will not run away from [conservative] values," Ms. Fiorina says, noting that she has signed the Americans for Tax Reform pledge against higher taxes and voted for Proposition 8 last year, which banned same-sex marriage in the state. On abortion, Ms.
Fiorina says she is "proudly pro-life" and a strong opponent of taxpayer funding of abortions. But her views also carry some nuance. She notes she created a strong program of domestic partner benefits while at HP.
Source: Wall Street Journal, "Reboot California"
Nov 30, 2009
Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage.
Fiorina supports the CC survey question on banning same-sex marriage
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The CC survey summarizes candidate stances on the following topic: "Federal Marriage Amendment to prevent same sex marriage"
Source: Christian Coalition Survey 10-CC-q3 on Aug 11, 2010
Opposes Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA).
Fiorina opposes the F2A survey question on cap-and-trade
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The Faith2Action survey summarizes candidate stances on the following topic: 'Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) '
Source: Faith2Action Survey 10-FF-q3 on Sep 19, 2010
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