Is the gay conservative an oxymoron or can sexuality be separated from other political beliefs in a party where they go hand-in-hand?
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The Republican party has been a strong opponent of gay marriage. Party leader and President Bush says, "I believe marriage is a union between a man and a woman. I believe it's a sacred institution that is critical to the health of our society and the well-being of families, and it must be defended." President Bush has also proposed the Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA), which would define marriage as between a man and woman in the Constitution. His position is solidified by many other party leaders, including Republican Senator Elizabeth Dole of North Carolina, who said, "Marriage between a man and a woman isn't something Republicans invented, but it is something Republicans will defend."Some also belive the Republican party is seeking to purge itself of openly gay party leaders to focus on what it calls "core values" after the Mark Foley scandal and the retirement of Congressman Jim Kolbe.
