Knucklehead Caucus Passes Gay Marriage Bill

The knucklehead caucus, otherwise known as the California legislature, has passed a bill approving gay marriage:

The California Legislature on Tuesday became the first legislative body in the country to approve same-sex marriages, as gay-rights advocates overcame two earlier defeats in the Assembly.

The 41-35 vote sends the bill to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

The bill's supporters compared the legislation to earlier civil rights campaigns, including efforts to eradicate slavery and give women the right to vote.

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But opponents repeatedly cited the public's vote five years ago to approve Proposition 22, an initiative put on the ballot by gay marriage opponents to keep California from recognizing same-sex marriages performed in other states or countries.

"History will record that you betrayed your constituents and their moral and ethical values," said Republican Assemblyman Jay La Suer.

What the article doesn't mention is that Proposition 22 won with 61.4% of the vote, and won in 52 of California's 58 counties. If the Governator is to have any chance of winning reelection in 2006, he has to veto this bill. If he signs it, the Dems still won't support him for reelection, and the conservatives will stay home on election day. He'll be toast as a politician in California.