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Ellen Questions Clinton On Gay Issues by gomag.com April 7, 2008 |
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Last week, on her talk show Ellen DeGeneres questioned Democratic hopeful Hilary Clinton about her stance on gay rights.
Clinton told the out-lesbian talk show host that she would work to make sure that same-sex couples are afforded the same rights as heterosexual couples and that DeGeneres and her partner, actress Portia de Rossi would be treated fairly. Clinton said, ''I'm going to do everything I can to make sure that people like you and Portia and others have a chance to have, you know, rights to be able to go to the hospital, to inherit property, to make sure that you can list somebody as a beneficiary on an insurance policy."
In response the host replied, ''That's all we want is to be fair. I like it. I like it.''
Clinton also said that as president she would defend gay rights as well as eliminate disparities for same-sex couples in laws such as immigration and tax policy.
When asked about why she had not dropped out of the race yet and there are still states left to vote and that the contest is still close. ''Why would I quit?'' Clinton replied. ''This country is worth fighting for. I'm having a good time. I'm enjoying going out there and talking to people.''
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