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Obama opposed Proposition 8 [1]. I'm not sure about Hilary, but Bill also opposed it [2]. So no, Eich's position was not the same. His position was that special
by foldr 3y ago
Obama opposed Proposition 8 [1]. I'm not sure about Hilary, but Bill also opposed it [2]. So no, Eich's position was not the same. His position was that special legislation needed to be passed to take away rights from LGBTQ Californians.
Proposition 8 was very obviously a controversial issue at the time.
[1] https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Obama-opposes-proposed-ban-on-gay-marriage-3278328.php https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Obama-opposes-proposed-b...
[2] https://web.archive.org/web/20081104193633/http:/www.noonprop8.com/headlines/president-bill-clinton-asks-california-voters-to-vote-no-on-proposition-8/ https://web.archive.org/web/20081104193633/http:/www.noonpro...