Steele Calls Gay Issue Overplayed ; Says 'Marriage' Debate Shouldn't Define Election

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Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele yesterday said discussions about a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex "marriage" detract from more important issues, but that Republicans should debate the matter.

"I would not want to see this election defined by that issue because quite frankly ... it will not give my unemployed worker a job and it certainly will not restore the safety and security of America," Mr. Steele told The Washington Times.

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Steele Calls Gay Issue Overplayed ; Says 'Marriage' Debate Shouldn't Define Election

Mr. Steele, a Republican, is scheduled to give a prime-time speech next week at the party's national convention in New York City.

He said each state should dec...

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