Sentences with phrase «controversial issue of the gay marriage»

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Why did this issue have to be so controversial, when the matter of donation to anti gay marriage org.

Despite the aspirations of gay rights groups, and the progress made so far, gay marriage and civil partnerships remain highly controversial issues.

He added that she has «straight As» from the National Rifle Association and voted against Democratic Gov. David Paterson's «bloated» budget this year (Burns conceded there were other issues on which the Republican has problems with conservatives in her party: she is pro-abortion, voted for gay marriage and, while not endorsing the controversial «card check» provision in the Employee Free Choice Act, she does support «reform in workers» ability to organize» — a stand not too different from that of AFL - CIO President Rich Trumka when he said he could support EFCA without card check).

The majority members have had several lengthy discussions about the issue of gay marriage in general, but have not yet officially wrestled with the question of whether they want to vote on the controversial issue or punt.