Patrick warns of 'circus' atmosphere if gay marriage is on ballot
The Associated Press
Published: May 10, 2007

BOSTON: Gov. Deval Patrick warned Thursday that Massachusetts will be crippled by a "political circus" if a proposed constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage in the only U.S. state that currently allows it makes it to a statewide vote.

The Democratic governor, speaking to reporters a day after lawmakers delayed a vote on the proposed amendment, said he was actively lobbying legislators to kill the amendment. the rest