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The official 2012 national party platform says this: Freedom to Marry. We support the right of all families to have equal respect, responsibilities, and protections under the law. We support marriage equality and support the movement to secure equal treatment under law for same-sex couples. We also support the freedom of churches and religious entities to decide how to administer marriage as a religious sacrament without government interference. We oppose discriminatory federal and state constitutional amendments and other attempts to deny equal protection of the laws to committed same-sex couples who seek the same respect and responsibilities as other married couples. We support the full repeal of the so-called Defense of Marriage Act and the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoMany politicians believe this is a "hot potato" that no one wants to deal with. Many legislatures refuse to bring the matter to a vote unless it has a chance of winning, so as not to have members go on the record with their opinions. The Republican party has recently instituted a "no fingerprints" policy in some areas. (This means that whatever happens, happens, but no Republicans are to be seen as key players one way or the other.)
Some politicians believe same-sex marriage should be legalized. Some believe it should not. Some politicians have a personal belief one way, but vote the other way presumably out of a sense of duty or a desire to be reelected.
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What does the US Congress think about same-sex marriage?
As of 2013, the majority of Democrats in Congress support marriage equality. The majority of Republicans oppose it.
What do Democrats say about same-sex marriage?
Although there are some Democrats who oppose same-sex marriage, most Democrats now support marriage equality.In 2012, the official Party Platform of the Democratic Party included the legalization of same-sex marriage.
What does the Democratic Party think about traditional marriage?
Generally, most Democratic party members who are married are in traditional marriages and are supportive of traditional marriage. But Democrats realize that families come in many forms and do not limit the idea of marriage to traditional sexual boundaries. Because certain governmental and societal benefits accrue to the historical "traditional marriage" Democrats are not people who object to other forms of marriage that are sought by large numbers of nontraditional supporters. As a result of this expanded vision Democrats are generally in support of gay marriage rights.
What do democrats think about immigration?
they are for it
Does the Social Democrats Party of Germany support or oppose same-sex marriage?
They support it.
What do Democrats think about gun rights?
Democrats in the United States are typically opposed to gun rights.
Do Democrats disagree on gay rights?
Most Democrats believe in gay rights and believe in protecting gays against discrimination, most are firmly against the military's "Don't ask, don't tell" policy (which ironically was signed by a Democrat). But Democrats are split in their beliefs on gay marriage. Although most Democrats don't want there to be an amendment that defines marriage as between a man and woman, some of those same Democrats don't want gay marriage made legal mostly due to religious reasons. Practically all Demcrats support civil unions for gays.
What is the democrats' position on same gender marriage?
There is a full spectrum of views on same-sex marriage.Some Republicans believe the U.S. Constitution should be amended to prohibit same-sex marriage. That would nullify all same-sex marriages previously performed and prevent any state from permitting same-sex marriages in the future.Some Republicans believe same-sex marriage should be left to the states, but that same-sex marriages should not be recognized by the federal government.Some Republicans and Democrats believe gays and lesbians should have some of the same rights and responsibilities as marriage, but that their relationships should be called "domestic partnerships" and not be recognized by the federal government.Some Republicans and Democrats believe gays and lesbians should have the same rights and responsibilities as marriage, but that their relationships should be called "Civil Unions."Some Democrats believe that same-sex marriage should be left up to the states and that the federal government should recognize them legally.Some Democrats believe that the federal government and all states should be required to recognize same-sex marriages, but that states should not be required to permit same-sex marriages to be performed.Some Democrats believe that same-sex marriage should be the law of the land in all 50 states and overseas territories of the United States and that the federal government should recognize them legalYou are implying that there are only democrats and republicans in the USA.Views on same-sex marriage cross political boundaries. It seems people who are in favour of it do not.
Does Britain's Liberal Democrats Party support same-sex marriage?
Yes, party leadership has stated publicly that the party backs the legalization of same-sex marriage.
Does the democrats support same sex marriage?
Yes. In 2012, the official Party Platform of the National Democratic Party included the legalization of same-sex marriage.In a CNN poll conducted April 9-10, 2011, 64% of Democrats said they supported same-sex marriage.There are, however, some Democrats, including elected officials, who oppose the legalization of same-sex marriage.
What similariteis do Democrats and republicans have?
They're both human, except I have my doubts about the democrats. Sometimes I think they are aliens from the planet Vulcan
What do the Democrats and Republicans think about same-sex marriage?
According to their respective official 2012 national platforms, Democrats think it should be recognized by the federal government and encourage the individual states to legalize it. Republicans believe it should be banned by state and federal statutes plus amendments to the federal and state constitutions, effectively annuling all existing same-sex marriages and prohibiting states from ever legalizing it.
