The sudden existence of gay marriage has radically shifted the political realities on the ground. The Bush forces expected to bash the eventual nominee into the ground on civil unions. John Kerry, who once seemed radically liberal for this reason is now considered a sellout because his position has not changed in three weeks.
His support of a constitutional amendment that would provide for civil unions in Massachusetts (but ban marriage) has provoked understandable outrage from gay activists.
Well, a white knight has finally appeared. Ralph Nader has come to the rescue. It was an obvious strategic decision, an easy yet dramatic way to set himself apart.
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