GOP Senator Flips On Gay Marriage After Son Comes Out

American Voices • Opinion • ISSUE 49•11 • Mar 15, 2013

Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH), a leading conservative who was on Mitt Romney’s shortlist for vice president, announced the reversal of his longstanding position against same-sex marriage, saying he had a change of heart after his son came out to him two years ago. What do you think?

“Politics is so heartwarming.”
Kathryn Helme –
Systems Analyst
“Let’s hope his kid has a tough time finding affordable health care.”
Lee Swart –
Wharf Worker
“When I told my dad I was gay, all he did was agree.”
Tristan Vassiadi –
Machine Engraver

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