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Frankly, I think it's unfortunate that the president of the United States is getting involved in a state issue.

Minnesota state Rep. Steve Gottwalt, who supports a ballot measure that President Barack Obama's campaign recently opposed. Minnesotans will vote Nov. 6 on a state constitutional amendment that would, in effect, ban same-sex marriage.

Minnesota state Rep. Steve Gottwalt, who supports a ballot measure that President Barack Obama's campaign recently opposed. Minnesotans will vote Nov. 6 on a state constitutional amendment that would, in effect, ban same-sex marriage.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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