Vt. governor says he would veto same-sex marriage bill, but anticipates override of his veto

03/25/09 AP:

"MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) -- Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas says he will veto a bill to legalize gay marriage if it passes the Legislature."

(Source of AP reference: ADF Alliance Alert)

03/25/09 Rutland Herald:

This Vermont newspaper provides the Governor's statement, which has not (yet?) been posted among press releases at the Governor's website. The Governor said this about his intended veto:

"I’m sure that legislative leaders would not have advanced this bill if they did not have the votes to override a veto. I will accept the outcome of their vote either way."