A committee of more than 100 Democrats unanimously approved on
Saturday a version of their party’s platform that includes a plank
endorsing marriage equality as well as other pro-LGBT language.
The full platform committee, which consists of around 120 Democrats,
gave the OK to the manifesto following a meeting in Detroit, Mich., that
was chaired by retired Lt. Gen. Claudia Kennedy, the first woman to
reach the rank of three-star general, and Newark Mayor Cory Booker.
During the several hour long meeting, members offered views
on principles to advocate for within the party and proposed amendments
to the platform.
Language on marriage equality — which is being included in the
Democratic Party platform for the first time — was accepted without
amendment and without significant discussion.
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