Amendments to ban same-sex marriages is on the ballot in California, Florida and Arizona this fall. However, McCain and Obama have let this issue slip from the main topics of their campaigns.
Arizona collectively voted against this ban in 2006. The California Supreme Court struck down the ban in May this year, legalizing gay marriage across the state. The debate has officially entered Florida for the first time. All states have the ban on the November ballot, along with the presidential candidates.
Obama opposes same-sex marriage but also opposes a constitutional ban on these unions, while supporting civil-unions. McCain and his party platform stand firm in supporting marriages between only a man and a woman. He voted for the Defense of Marriage Act, but against a constitutional amendment - stating that states have the right to choose appropriate action on this issue. (Source: CNN)
With such a devisive issue on the ballot of three important states for each candidate, it is no wonder they are steering clear of an issue that could damage their campaigns.
In California, voting for Obama could lead voters to also vote for the ban in one swoop at the voting booths.
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