Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Maryland's 7 out lawmakers influence marriage debate

With its first hearing set for Tuesday in the state Senate, supporters of Maryland's marriage equality bill are on the hunt for a few more votes, and the Legislature's seven openly gay and lesbian members could provide a reason for fence-sitting colleagues to vote yes. "They realize, wow, you guys really are the same. Our marriage is just as wonderful and mundane as everybody else's," said Maryland State Sen. Richard Madaleno, who has introduced his colleagues to his husband and children.

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