Same-Sex Marriage Repeal Sought in New Hampshire

Since the passing of the law allowing same-sex marriages in New Hampshire last year, some 1,500 couples have been wed. Now, all of that hangs in the balance as a few grassroots organizations work to get a repeal to the Republican controlled floor in New Hampshire's state legislature.

When asked about his part in repeal efforts, state Rep. Leo Pepino said, “I think we have the votes (to repeal). We have a lot of really good conservatives and a good conservative doesn’t believe in gay marriage. … It’s a matter of ethics.”

Other "good conservatives," such as state Rep. William O’Brien (R-Mont Vernon) and Senate President Peter Bragdon (R-Milford), however, claim they're working on the budget.

Donna Swartwout and Linda Murphy, the first couple to be married under the law, are celebrating their one-year wedding anniversary in the Florida Keys on what was supposed to be their honeymoon. Unfortunately, they're spending this happy time concerned for their union. There's still no word of how repeal would affect the couples joined this past year.

Says Swartwout, “I never thought a year (after our wedding) we’d be in Florida, wondering if we’re on a honeymoon or a vacation.”