What's Barney Frank thinking?
Filed by: Alex Blaze
September 21, 2009 2:30 PM
http://www.bilerico.com/2009/09/whats_barney_frank_thinking.phpWhile I still think this is all abstract considering the fact that DOMA repeal won't be happening for at least four years, I'm wondering what Barney Frank is thinking:
"I do think it can complicate things electorally for Members" supporting DOMA repeal legislation filed this week, Frank said. "People will interpret this as exporting marriage. That could complicate matters."
Frank, whose name is noticeably absent from the bill's 92 co-sponsors, was referring to the fact that the measure only addresses same-sex marriages, not civil unions or domestic partnerships. Bill supporters say they are focused on removing restrictions on the federal recognition of marriage since domestic partnerships and civil unions differ in every state.
