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Elizabeth Edwards Backs Gay Marriage

But John's 'conflicted'

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(Newser) – Elizabeth Edwards became the first potential White House resident yesterday to support gay marriage at an event kicking off San Francisco's Gay Pride Parade. Edwards declared she's "completely comfortable" with the idea, even though her husband isn't, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. John Edwards supports civil unions, but opposes gay marriage.

Elizabeth Edwards conceded that her husband is "very conflicted" about his position, which is shared by the leading Democratic candidates. Her appearance at a breakfast sponsored by a powerful gay Democratic club marked the first visit  ever by a major presidential candidate or spouse to the 30-year-old Gay Pride event.

This family photo released by the Edwards Campaign shows Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards joining his wife Elizabeth during a book signing for Elizabeth's book
This family photo released by the Edwards Campaign shows Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards joining his wife Elizabeth during a book signing for Elizabeth's book "Saving Graces" in New York...   (Associated Press)
Former North Carolina senator and Democratic Presidential hopeful John Edwards and wife Elizabeth arrive at the Time 100 gala, Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at the Time Warner Center in New York. The gala was to celebrate Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world.(AP Photo/Stephen Chernin)
Former North Carolina senator and Democratic Presidential hopeful John Edwards and wife Elizabeth arrive at the Time 100 gala, Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at the Time Warner Center in New York. The gala was...   (Associated Press)
Elizabeth Edwards is shown at the opening of a campaign office for her husband, Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards, in Manchester, N.H., Monday, April 30, 2007. Edwards urged New Hampshire voters to call members of their congressional delegation Monday and tell them to stand up to President Bush on...
Elizabeth Edwards is shown at the opening of a campaign office for her husband, Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards, in Manchester, N.H., Monday, April 30, 2007. Edwards urged New Hampshire voters...   (Associated Press)
Elizabeth Edwards speaks at the opening of a headquarters for her husband, Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards, in Manchester, N.H. Monday, April 30, 2007. (AP Photo/Cheryl Senter)
Elizabeth Edwards speaks at the opening of a headquarters for her husband, Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards, in Manchester, N.H. Monday, April 30, 2007. (AP Photo/Cheryl Senter)   (Associated Press)
Elizabeth Edwards is given the thumbs-up by a supporter at the opening of a headquarters for her husband, Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards in Manchester, N.H. Monday. April 30, 2007 (AP Photo/Cheryl Senter)
Elizabeth Edwards is given the thumbs-up by a supporter at the opening of a headquarters for her husband, Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards in Manchester, N.H. Monday. April 30, 2007 (AP Photo/Cheryl...   (Associated Press)
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