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Gay Marriage Fight Coming Soon to New Jersey

New Jersey Democrats plan to introduce a new gay marriage bill at the upcoming legislative session, and say they have the votes to pass it in both houses, unlike in 2010, when the State Senate voted down the measure. Even if the bill passes, there's another hurdle ahead, as Governor Chris Christie has said in the past that he will veto a law supporting same-sex marriage. "I am not a fan of same-sex marriage," said Christie last year. "That's my view and that'll be the view of our state, because I wouldn't sign a bill like the one that was in New York." Civil unions have been allowed in New Jersey since 2003. Click here to read more.
 
 



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