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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Mitt Romney confronted by gay Vietnam veteran on gay marriage

Mitt Romney confronted by gay Vietnam veteran on gay marriage in New Hampshire: VIDEO

The cringe-worthy confrontation over same-sex marriage is just the latest for Republican presidential candidates this campaign cycle.
BY ALIYAH SHAHID
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Tuesday, December 13 2011,


When asked by reporters why he wanted to grill Romney on the issue, Garon said, "Because I'm gay, all right?" he said. "And I happen to love a man just like you probably love your wife."

A Mitt Romney endorsement event in New Hampshire turned incredibly awkward for the Republican presidential candidate after he was confronted by a gay veteran who challenged his views on same-sex marriage.

The former Massachusetts governor approached Bob Garon, 63, at a Manchester diner to ask him about his tour in Vietnam.

But Garon — who was accompanied by his husband — wanted to know if Romney would back efforts to repeal the state's law that legalized gay marriage in the state.

Romney insisted during the stop — meant to tout his recent endorsement by the city's mayor — that he believes marriage is “between a man and a woman.”

"It's good to know how you feel, that you do not believe everyone is entitled to their constitutional rights, Garon retorted.

"No actually I think at the time the Constitution was written it was pretty clear marriage was between a man and a woman," said Romney as an aide jumped in, insisting they had an interview with Fox News to go to.


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