BY ALIYAH SHAHID / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Friday, January 6 2012, 9:34 AM
Yesterday, Republican traveled to New Hampshire, the next state in the contest to find the GOP presidential nominee. Mitt Romney also flew to South Carolina, the third state to vote. The biggest shock of the day was when Santorum got booed during his campaign.
The tension began when a student asked Santorum why his definition of equality did not include same-sex marriage.
The second-place Iowa winner then asked a question in return. "So anyone can marry anyone else? So anyone can marry several people? Well what about three men? If reason says that if you think it's okay for two, then you have to differentiate with me as to why it's not OK for three." He had just compared gay marriage to polygamy!
After several students tried to give an explanation to answer the response, he obnoxiously tried to end the debate and said, "I'm going to give people one more chance then we are going to move on."
According to Bloomberg News, the former Pennsylvania senator is fine with the state's decision to legalize gay marriage because it was decided by the state Legislature. However, if gay marriage was a federal issue, we all know Santorum would be the first to veto any proposed bill on gay rights passed by the Legislature, if he were President.
Santorum concluded by saying that marriage should be between a man and a woman because it allows reproduction and keeps civilization going.
As Santorum left, several members in the crowd loudly booed him.
New Hampshire's primary is scheduled to take place next Tuesday. Based on what happened, we know very well that Santorum will not pull much support. Do not expect a jump in the polls as he did in Iowa. As of right now, Mitt Romney has a lead with 40%.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/rick-santorum-booed-college-students-hampshire-comparing-gay-marriage-polygamy-article-1.1001802
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