John McCain's staunch opposition to gay marriage was one of the key parts of his presidential campaign. But it has become clear this was not supported in his own household. His daughter, Meghan, is a vocal advocate of gay rights. Now his wife, Cindy, has appeared in a poster campaign against California's proposition 8 – a law banning same-sex marriage.
The move has shocked and delighted gay rights campaigners and led to questions about the state of the McCains' own marriage.
Cindy McCain appears in the poster with silver duct tape across her mouth and the campaign slogan, "NOH8", marked on her cheek.
Unveiling the image on his website, Adam Bouska, the founder of the campaign, said: "In the year since we've started the NOH8 Campaign we've often been surprised at some of the different individuals who have approached us showing their support. Few, though, have surprised us more than Cindy McCain.
"Aligning yourself with the platform of gay marriage as a Republican still tends to be very stigmatic, but Cindy McCain wanted to participate in the campaign to show people that party doesn't matter." Read complete article - World news – guardian.co.uk
Related links:
Adam Bouska Photography - NO H8 Photo Campaign, End the Hate!
Cindy McCain poses for gay rights ad - More politics- msnbc.com
McCain's wife, daughter back gay marriage movement – Washington Post
John McCain's Wife and Daughter Pose for Pro-Gay-Marriage Campaign Pictures - By Ray Stern – Phoenix News – Valley Fever
Cindy McCain Supports Gay Marriage - The Hollywood Gossip
Cindy McCain Digs Gay Marriage – by Michael A. Jones - | Gay Rights | Change.org
