News Desk: Republicans Say No to Civil Unions in Party
Platform

AS REPUBLICANS formulate their convention platform, the definition of equality and freedom are being rewritten.

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“This would move us away from the benefits that marriage extends to a society,” objected Tony Perkins, the president of the Family Research Council and a Louisiana delegate.

A handful of other members rose up to oppose the measure, which failed as opponents raised their voices to loudly say “no.” About a dozen members of the more than 100 delegates in the room voted in favor.

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