A referendum would be the kiss of death for gay marriage anywhere. Any place where they have made inroads it has always been through connivance with their fellow elitists on the bench.
In a state as “blue” as RI this is a gutsy move.A statement like this could cost him politically.
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I am shocked and pleased when any politician of note defends traditional marriage in this benighted New England.