New Jersey Senate defeats gay ‘marriage’ bill

TRENTON, N.J. — Homosexual groups suffered their third straight major setback in the Northeast on Jan. 7 when the New Jersey Senate easily defeated a bill that would have legalized gay “marriage,” 20–14. The loss was expected but nevertheless is significant because it comes in a region of the country known for its social liberalism and in an area that gay “marriage” activists view as their stronghold. Of the five states that have redefined marriage, four are in the Northeast.

Just two-and-a-half months ago the bill seemed as if it might be headed for passage but homosexual groups suffered a string of losses on Election Day, the most significant one for the bill being the defeat of Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine, a gay “marriage” supporter. Republican Gov.-elect Chris Christie, who takes office Jan. 19, had pledged to veto it. The loss means the issue likely is dead in New Jersey for at least four years, or until another governor who supports gay “marriage” wins. (TAB)