Judge Newsom's Change Of Heart - Mayor's dad went from gay marriage foe to supporter.

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Judge Newsom's Change Of Heart - Mayor's dad went from gay marriage foe to supporter.

Personal touch will change minds on marriage
C.W. Nevius

Saturday, May 30, 2009

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For Judge Newsom, the start of his conversion was when his son had him come down to City Hall in 2004 to watch the marriage ceremonies.

"He got a little tear in his eye," the mayor said. "He had to go outside."

Is that true? Did he puddle up?

"Um, I can't recall," Judge Newsom said.

Your son said you did.

"Well, I won't deny it," he finally concluded.

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http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/05/30/BA2217TFEF.DTL

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