John Bel Edwards on Civil Rights

	John Bel Edwards on Civil Rights

Supreme Court decided: issue same-sex marriage licenses

The WDSU anchor asked whether Kim Davis, the Kentucky clerk of court, acted correctly in refusing to award marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Five of the six candidates said they sided with Davis, who briefly went to prison rather than issue the licenses. "I don't believe anyone is free to deny those marriage licenses once the Supreme Court has ruled," said Edwards, the lone dissenter. "Anarchy would result." Edwards added that he personally did not support same-sex marriages. Source: Baton Rouge Advocate on 2015 Louisiana Gubernatorial debate , Oct 1, 2015

Support affirmative action in government hiring and college

The federal government should consider race and gender in government contracting decisions.
The federal government should continue affirmative action programs.
Support affirmative action in public college admissions.
Edwards adds, "Federal government should also seek contractors of great quality and should always meet the federal standards and requirements."

Source: 2006 State Congressional National Political Awareness Test , Nov 1, 2006

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