The Democrat
trying to unseat California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
announced Friday that he would do what the Republican former
Mr. Universe couldn't and sign a same-sex marriage
bill into law. Phil Angelides held a news conference
along with New York senator Hillary Clinton the day
after the highest court in her state refused to recognize
same-sex marriage, saying it was up to the legislature.
Last year Schwarzenegger vetoed a bill that
would have legalized same-sex marriage in California
for the exact opposite reason, saying it was up to the
courts or the voters to decide and not the legislature.
Though Senator Clinton ducked questions about the New
York court ruling, Angelides said that if California's
legislature were to pass another same-sex marriage
bill, he would sign it. He told reporters simply, "If
we can get behind people to build a lasting relationship,
that is a good thing."
A poll this week by the research institute at
San Jose State University shows Angelides trailing
Schwarzenegger by seven points. (Sirius OutQ News)
