Gregoire, Rossi far apart on social issues
By Andrew Garber Seattle Times staff reporterFew things demonstrate the political gulf between Democratic Gov. Christine Gregoire and Republican Dino Rossi more than their stances on social issues. Gregoire supports giving gay and lesbian partners the same rights that married couples have today, as long as it isn't called marriage. Rossi opposes such a move and would consider rolling back a new provision in state law that allows a domestic partner to inherit assets without a will. Gregoire says pharmacies should be required to sell Plan B emergency contraception, the so-called "morning-after" pill. Rossi said pharmacists should have the right to refuse to fill those prescriptions.
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