Romney donor pulls support, backs Obama, over same-sex marriage

[babylonsister]

Romney donor pulls support, backs Obama, over same-sex marriage
Posted by
CNN Political Reporter Shannon Travis


(CNN) – A well-known, openly gay supporter of Mitt Romney in New York has decided to withdraw his support for Romney and back President Barack Obama instead.

The clincher: Romney's stance on same-sex marriage.

"I feel that I no longer wish to support your presidential campaign and ask that you please return the maximum contribution that I gave to you last year," Bill White wrote in a letter addressed to the former Massachusetts governor and obtained by CNN.

"You have chosen to be on the wrong side of history and I do not support your run for president any longer," White added.

CNN contacted the Romney campaign but did not receive a response.

White is the chairman and CEO of the New York-based consulting firm Constellations Group. He was previously the president of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum – the cultural and educational institution whose major presence is the floating World War II Intrepid aircraft carrier sitting on the Hudson River. White told CNN he has advocated on behalf of injured and fallen veterans for 20 years - being awarded the Meritorious Public Service Award from the Coast Guard and from the Navy.

White told CNN he is a registered independent who has supported both Republicans and Democrats in the past, including former presidents Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. FEC records show that White contributed to both Republicans and Democrats over the years, including Hillary Clinton in 2008. Most recently, White gave $2,500 to Romney for President, Inc., according to FEC records.


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[ruggerson]

1. Those damn single issue voters n/t

[babylonsister]

5. Ha! And hello!

I thought this guy rocked!

And I hope all is well in your world.

[ruggerson]

8. And yours too

xoxo

[MrSlayer]

2. They aren't going to give it back.

He gave it last year. I doubt they'll do anything except say "thanks for your previous support", if that.

[Zax2me]

3. The money is flowing in now. $$$$$$!!!!! Love it!

[jenmito]

4. This guy should be all over TV giving interviews to anyone who will listen. n/t

[ruggerson]

9. I was thinking the same thing

now how often does that happen?

[jenmito]

10. True...

it hardly EVER happens. But it apparently just did.

[DevonRex]

6. I am grateful to him.

They probably won't give it back. But this man is talking to CNN about it and deserves some kudos for that. Who knows? Perhaps this will encourage others to give who haven't already. So, thanks Mr. White.

[mnhtnbb]

7. Good luck getting the money back...but good job throwing support to the Pres.