Vermont Governor Flooded With Mail Over Gay Marriage Veto Threat
“You have disappointed me … I will vote against you in the primary if you choose to seek re-election, and I will not vote for you again in any election.†Vermont Governor Flooded With Mail Over Gay Marriage Veto Threat: Some called him a homophobe. Some accused him of spreading hatred. Some thanked him, or applauded him, but Governor Jim Douglas’ mailbag and e-mail inbox runneth over, with about 1,500 letters and messages pouring in.
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