Today Governor Schwarzenegger continued on his "I don’t mean what I say" Tour by announcing to a national meeting of the Log Cabin (Gay) Republicans that he would oppose a ballot measure that may appear on the November ballot to place into the State Constitution a definition of marriage as being between a man and a woman.
This from the Governor who has vetoed (twice) legislation to sanction homosexual marriage in California.
At best, we have another "off the cuff" remark from the Governor that his staff will have to "spin back into the bottle" or at the worst, you can add another log to the "what I said on the campaign trail doesn’t matter now" fire.
I’ve reached out to his Communications Director for some clarification, but he’s been silent (for the whole ten minutes since I e-mailed him)…
Oh, ironically, Schwarzenegger was at the event representing Republican Presidential hopeful John McCain. A few weeks ago McCain stated publicly that he supports the initiative to ban gay marriage. I’m sure that McCain appreciated this "gift" from Arnold…
FROM THE WIRE:
Schwarzenegger Says He Would Fight Effort To Ban Gay Marriage
Spokeswoman doesn’t say what prompted the governor to shift his position. He has previously vetoed bills that would have legalized gay marriage.
Associated Press
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger says if an initiative to ban gay marriage qualifies for the November ballot, he’s prepared to fight it.
California’s governor was in San Diego today speaking at the annual convention of the Log Cabin Republicans, the nation’s largest gay Republican group.
Schwarzenegger said he was confident that a ban would never pass in California but called the effort "a waste of time" — joking that he wished activists would focus on allowing naturalized citizens to run for president instead.
A Schwarzenegger spokeswoman did not say what prompted the governor to shift his position. He has previously vetoed bills that would have legalized gay marriage.
April 11th, 2008 at 12:00 am
Jon, I’m glad you’re covering the Log Cabin convention, being held in San Diego. I know I’m supposed to cover San Diego area political events and issues, but I have plans with my wife and daughter — my family — this weekend. Perhaps next time.
April 11th, 2008 at 12:00 am
Senator Pete Knight must be rolling over in his grave.
April 12th, 2008 at 12:00 am
Ed:
My guess is that “Pete” Knight is at the controls of his beloved X-15,
up there in Aviation Heaven If the Governor hears a distant sonic
boom this week, that’ll be him.