Lady Gaga continued her marriage equality campaign by urging her fans at a recent concert in Buffalo, NY to have Republican state Senator Mark Grisanti get the ball rolling on the legalization of gay marriage:
"There's a senator here in Buffalo that's on the fence about whether or not to vote for this particular bill and I would like to give you all his e-mail," Lady Gaga told the crowd in HSBC Arena. "His name is Sen. Mark Grisanti." She urged her fans to e-mail Grisanti and suggested "2,000 e-mails in his BlackBerry this evening or tomorrow" might help sway his position on marriage equality.
Later, she posted this message on her Facebook page: "Buffalo, we need SEN.GRISANTI to help pass NY STATE MARRIAGE BILL e-mail grisanti@nysenate.gov #IWasBornThisWay."
Grisanti later responded to Gaga's comments regarding marriage equality in New York:
"Lady Gaga is a terrific world renowned performer, entitled to her opinion. That is why our country is so great - because you have the opportunity to have your voice be heard, and reach out to your local representatives. But Senator Grisanti has already reached out to the local chapter of Outspoken For Equality New York, and is meeting with them next week. Additionally, I have personally met with the Outspoken For Equality New York in Albany, and we had a very informative and constructive conversation. We look forward to learning more about their issues and concerns with regards to Same-Sex Marriage."
I think alot of polititians forget why they're elected into office, being that they do work for the people they often ostrasize for their own political gain. I'm sure being that Gaga does have a huge influence over her "monsters" that the ball will probably get rolling much faster, since she did have a hand in helping get DADT overturned. Only time will tell if her popularity will sway his vote in her direction.
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