Barack Obama

Election 2008: The Issues

Find out where the Presidential candidates stand on the economy, Iraq, the mortgage crisis and more.

John McCain
Gay Marriage
John McCain:
Has said that he personally believes "marriage is between a man and a woman," but does not support a constitutional amendment aimed at prohibiting states from legalizing it. He says such a measure would usurp states' prerogatives. Voted in favor of the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act signed by President Clinton. That law banned the federal government from recognizing gay marriages.
Barack Obama:
Has also said that he personally believes "marriage is between a man and a woman"-the same language employed by President Bush, as well-while also opposing any constitutional amendment designed to prohibit states from banning gay marriage. Differs from McCain in that he advocates repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act that banned the federal government from recognizing gay marriages.
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