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Gay Voters Defect as Clinton Falters

Early support erodes ahead of crucial Tuesday primaries

By Jason Farago, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 29, 2008 2:45 PM CST

(Newser) – As first lady, Hillary Clinton marched in New York's pride parade and cemented her standing as a defender of gay rights. But her stalwart support in the gay community is waning, Bloomberg reports. Although both Democratic candidates oppose gay marriage and support civil unions, only... Read full story »

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