Gay-marriage foes

in Washington vow

to seek public vote

By JOHN FORTMEYER
CNNW publisher
     OLYMPIA, Wash. — On a fast track since receiving the strong endorsement Jan. 4 of Gov. Christine Gregoire, same-sex marriage in Washington is on the verge of approval by the state Legislature at press time for this newspaper.
     But opponents of gay marriage — primarily Christian and conservative groups — are vowing to see the issue come to a public vote one way or another.
    “When this bill comes to the floor, there will be an amendment introduced by a senator to refer the matter to voters,” wrote Gary Randall of Faith & Freedom Network & Foundation in his blog to supporters. “A number of legislators would prefer to see this happen. Will they cave in to Gov. Gregoire, Sen. Ed Murray, Rep. Jamie Pedersen and others who are pressuring lawmakers not to send it to the people?

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