Newark Mayor Cory Booker has slammed New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's suggestion that marriage equality should be submitted to a voter referendum.
"Dear God, we should not be putting civil rights issues to a popular vote, subject to the sentiments and the passions of the day," says the Newark mayor, named one of TIME’s 100 most influential people in the world and a strong gay rights and equality supporter. "This is a fundamental bedrock of what our nation stands for."
You may recall that in 2010, the mayor has said he would refuse to officiate any marriage ceremonies until "all people have the legal right to marry" in New Jersey.
Christie has called for a voter referendum on same-sex marriage. The Republican governor has promised to veto "any" marriage equality bill that comes to his desk.
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Christie needs to get slammed!
Posted by: thegaytekeeper | 27 January 2012 at 13:26
I love Mayor Booker. No.....I REALLY LOVE MAYOR BOOKER. Just call me "First Lady"
Posted by: Mark Norris | 28 January 2012 at 08:23
Mayor Booker for senator or governor!
Posted by: Mel Smith | 28 January 2012 at 21:35
Cory Booker for President 2016
Posted by: Kinjacarib | 29 January 2012 at 16:26
Werk Mayor Booker!!! Read christie to the gods. Riddle me this, which I can't seem to wrap my head around, Why when there are stories about people of color (i.e. black people) DEFENDING LGBT rights there are only a few comments?
Posted by: SEXXYJAMAICAN | 29 January 2012 at 22:19
Booker's sexy points just went off the charts with this statement. And I cannot imagine that he doesn't want to slap the fat off of Christie every single day.
Posted by: RW | 29 January 2012 at 23:29
Love Mayor Booker for this,..lets see if the new Mayors for Equality movement can get some nationwide traction. My Mayor (Bloomberg) is behind it, so is Cory Booker, is yours? If not, write them!
Posted by: Procrastination_Xtravaganza | 30 January 2012 at 09:48
He really is awesome!
Posted by: JBK! | 31 January 2012 at 01:35