Gay rights groups won't make same-sex marriage litmus test

Thursday, February 26, 2004

WASHINGTON -- Prominent gay rights groups are ready to issue an election-year pass to Democratic presidential front-runner John Kerry even though he opposes same-sex marriage, settling for less than they want in hopes of avoiding a constitutional amendment they fear.

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