In 2004, when asked about his support for a constitutional amendment on gay marriage, Allen tried to distance himself from the topic. He answered that he had GÇ£never heardGÇ¥ of the issue and that it wasnGÇÖt GÇ£on votersGÇÖ minds.GÇ¥ Allen took the political high road, stating, GÇ£GÇÿPeople cared more about economic issues,GÇÖ such as job creation and the high price of gasoline, he said. GÇÿIt's hard to say how it will play out in Senate races.GÇÖGÇ¥ [Washington Post, 2/25/04]Later, Senator Allen even tried to distance himself from President Bush on a constitutional ban on gay marriage. GÇ£In a written statement about the president's declaration that the Massachusetts ruling allowing gay marriage requires immediate action, Allen said he was not convinced that an amendment is timely. He continued that he would support an amendment only GÇÿif necessary, to protect the important institution of marriage.GÇÖGÇ¥ [Washington Post, 2/27/04]
My, how times have changed in just 2 years...
His real constituency are the corporate lobbyists and special interests.