Monday, November 01, 2004
Marriage amendments all expected to pass
One of the major side issues attached to tomorrow's US Presidential vote which is not given much air time in New Zealand is the fact that 11 states are voting at the same time to amend State constitutional amendments to define marriage as a union between a man and a woman.
The Washington Times says they are likely to pass in all 11 states where they are on the Nov. 2 ballot, making the amendment a factor in the presidential race in three battleground states — Michigan, Ohio and Oregon.
In addition to defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman, all but one of the amendments — Montana's — says other marriage-like unions — such as civil unions of same-sex couples — will not be recognised.
Recent polls indicate that the 11 amendments are likely to pass, with support ranging from 52 percent in North Dakota to 77 percent in Arkansas.
One of the major side issues attached to tomorrow's US Presidential vote which is not given much air time in New Zealand is the fact that 11 states are voting at the same time to amend State constitutional amendments to define marriage as a union between a man and a woman.
The Washington Times says they are likely to pass in all 11 states where they are on the Nov. 2 ballot, making the amendment a factor in the presidential race in three battleground states — Michigan, Ohio and Oregon.
In addition to defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman, all but one of the amendments — Montana's — says other marriage-like unions — such as civil unions of same-sex couples — will not be recognised.
Recent polls indicate that the 11 amendments are likely to pass, with support ranging from 52 percent in North Dakota to 77 percent in Arkansas.
