MONTPELIER, Vt.—Gov. Jim Douglas on Monday issued his promised veto of a gay marriage bill, setting up what's bound to be a close vote in the House on Tuesday as supporters try to muster the two-thirds majority needed for an override.
"This legislation does not address the inequalities espoused by proponents," the Republican governor said in a prepared veto message.
"Regardless of whether the term marriage is applied, federal benefits will still be denied to same sex couples in Vermont," he said. "And states that do not recognize same sex marriage or civil unions will also deny state rights and responsibilities" to same-sex couples....