….Despite his opposition to same-sex marriage, the Log Cabin Republicans said they endorsed Sen. John McCain, the GOP’s presumptive Republican presidential nominee, on Tuesday because he embraces an approach to politics they want their party to return to….
In making its endorsement, the group pointed to the Arizona senator’s opposition to a federal constitutional amendment that would have defined marriage as being a man and a woman….
Although McCain personally opposes same-sex marriage, he voted against the amendment, in part, because he believes the issues should be left to the states….
Despite her positions on gay rights issues being largely unknown, Sammon said, the Log Cabin Republicans were also satisfied with McCain’s choice of running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin….
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