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Rudy Calls for Truce in Culture Wars

Leave social issues to the states, candidates argues

By Jonas Oransky, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 26, 2007 5:00 AM CDT

(Newser) – Giuliani may be running as a terrorist slayer, but what sets him apart is his plan to leave social issues up to the states, says LA Times columnist Ronald Brownstein. Localizing gay marriage, gun control and even abortion decisions would allow states to make policies... Read full story »

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