Gay Republicans thank John McCain for “clarifying” scope of his opposition to gay adoptions
”We are pleased that Senator McCain clarified the remarks, and we thank the senator for once again re-iterating his belief that issues concerning marriage and family laws should be left up to the states — not the federal government.”
Patrick Sammon, the president of Log Cabin Republicans, releasing a statement of support for Republican presidential candidate, John McCain, who immediately became a target of condemnation for stating his oppositon to all adoptions of children by gay people because ”both parents are important in the success of a family.” McCain’s camp later said their candidate could have ”been clearer” in stating that he believes adoption is a state issue; although he apparently still personally disapproves of gay families being able to adopt. (NY Times)
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