Madeline Koch, a self-identified heterosexual Republican, testified on Friday before the Minnesota Senate committee to oppose amending the state’s constitution to ban same-sex marriage.
“As a Republican I ask you not to pass this legislation … and force us to spend valuable time later to undoing the mistakes made here today, ” Koch said. “I ask you to not let me down as my representatives, by putting your own personal beliefs and benefits in the way of equality,” Watch:
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the bill 8-4, with all Republicans in favor and all Democrats opposed.
On Monday, the House Civil Law Committee approved the bill by a vote of 10-7 along party lines, with all Republicans voting in favor of the measure.
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bless her.
not all republicans are evil…there is hope
I wonder if she will be disbanned or something…
wow i guess some republicans are not idiots
Speaking against a marriage equality ban is *not* the same as insisting on marriage equality.
this is an outrage that was decided to be done here, in that state. I hope people are angry enough to rally against this legislation.
Amen to everything she said. Bless for what she did.
It’s a nice speech, but they still voted to ban it anyway.
@Scott Rose yes that is true.
I do know many republicans that fight for gay rights though, this isn’t that different from what I am used to:/ but its great that its just outside of my family and friends
A constitution should ENSURE equal rights, not BAN them. Theoretically, Republicans should be supportive of LESS government interference and MORE individual rights. Kudos, Ms. Koch, for making this distinction.
I respect this girl a lot. She actually “gets” it.
Wow, you def don’t see that everyday.. it’s by far a pleasant change to see a “straight” republican asking for a ban on gay marriage to NOT be past
Thank you for your testimony Madeline!!
Thank God!
This is what we need! People who aren’t afraid to cross party lines to do the right thing. I like.
A bright mind in a dim state!
I think we can all come to a consensus. Yes, a majority of republicans aren’t in favor of same-sex marriage, but there are some that are…like there are some democrats who are not in favor of it as well. So we should love the ones who are for SSM and not favor the ones who aren’t.
Words beautifully spoken!!