In the Northwest Corner of the lower 48:
Gregoire refuses to push gay marriage
Gov. Christine Gregoire on Friday became the first acting governor to address the Gay and Lesbian Leadership Conference in its 21-year history but sidestepped the hottest gay rights issue in the state: same-sex marriage.
But even in the gay-friendly heart of the county that almost single-handedly delivered her victory in one of the closest gubernatorial elections in history, Gregoire refused to endorse same-sex marriage.
She noted the much-anticipated state Supreme Court ruling on the issue as important, but she did not reveal her personal opinion on the subject.
Well I hope Washington state Supreme court does the right thing and legalize ssm.