09.06.07
GOP hopefuls clash get booed for supporting constitutional marriage amendment
The Republican debate took place on a stage at the University of New Hampshire, roughly four months before the state holds the first primary of the 2008 race.
”Even if we lose elections, we should not lose our honor,” shot back former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, ”and that is more important than the Republican Party.”
Sen. Sam Brownback and Rep. Duncan Hunter called for the resignation of Sen. Larry Craig, the Idaho Republican who pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in an airport men’s room in an undercover police operation.
”It’s important that the party stand for family values,” said Brownback, although as recently as last week, he pointedly avoided recommending that Craig step down.
Brownback also drew boos from the audience when he called for passage of a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage. ”I understand there is a divided audience,” he said.