Republican Texas State Senator Thinks Marriage = One Man & One Man
Big day for gay marriage in Texas: First a federal judge ruled that Texas' ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional and then Dan Patrick, a Texas state senator running for lieutenant governor, said on Twitter that marriage equals one man and one man.
Of course, Patrick meant to say "marriage = one woman & one man." He deleted the tweet as soon as he realized his mistake, but by then Talking Points Memo and others had grabbed screenshots. He later corrected his tweet.
MARRIAGE= ONE MAN & ONE WOMAN. Enough of these activist judges. FAVORITE if you agree. I know the silent majority out there is with us!
— Dan Patrick (@DanPatrick) February 26, 2014
Then, to make sure people know just how bigoted his is, Patrick tweeted his anti-gay stance two more times.
Marriage is between one man and one woman. Period.
— Dan Patrick (@DanPatrick) February 26, 2014
As Lieutenant Governor I'll fight activist judges and defend our traditional Texas values.
— Dan Patrick (@DanPatrick) February 26, 2014
Great job, Dan.