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Saland concedes in state Senate race; backed gay marriage
Thursday, December 13, 2012
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ALBANY — Republican state Sen. Stephen Saland, who cast the critical vote to legalize gay marriage in New York, has conceded that he lost his re-election bid.
The veteran Saland ended a long count of absentee ballots in the Hudson Valley race that included praise from Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo for what he called a courageous vote of conscience.
With Saland’s decision today, Democrat Terry Gipson is the winner of the 41st Senate District race that was too close to call on election night.
Saland has represented the district in Putnam and Dutchess counties for more than 20 years and was among the most respected members of the Senate. He had sponsored important legislation for schools and to combat child abuse.
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3:40 p.m.
Mr. Saland, I have one question for you; Where was all that support from the Homosexual Lobby that promised support to you and endless campaign donations to see that you were re-elected? Guess what! Now you know why the American Left adorns suckers like you who sell their souls are because they can get people like you to support their immoral and useless causes like marriage equality. The Left saw Roy McDonald and others like you coming from a mile away. So enjoy spending your time waiting in the unemployment line.