Political Consultant Leo McElroy Discusses Same Sex Marriage
Four years ago, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsome ignited a political fire storm by when he approved same sex marriages in the city. The action galvanized conservatives around the country and led a number of states to pass laws banning same sex marriage. And some political analysts say same sex marriage was the issue that cost John Kerry the White House in 2004.
With last month's ruling by the state Supreme Court allowing same sex marriages in all of California, the issue is back in another presidential election year.
We're joined on Morning Edition by independent Sacramento political consultant Leo McElroy.
