Duane's Ultimatum

NY Daily News
June 19, 2009
Sen. Tom Duane, lead sponsor of the marriage equality bill, sent a letter to all of his fellow bill sponsors today in which he declares himself to be "deeply troubled" by the fact that neither Sen. Malcolm Smith nor Sen. John Sampson has pledged to bring the measure to the floor for a vote since the coup. As a result, Duane writes, "I have come to the conclusion that I cannot support any Leader who does not demand that marriage equality come to the floor and pass in 2009. I urge that you, as a co-sponsor of the marriage equality legislation, will do the same." [link]