WATCH: Laura Bush on Gay Marriage

By: Howie Dew Smallbottom Published: May 12, 2010

WASHINGTON (Politically Illustrated) – Laura Bush discussed her views on Larry King Live on Tuesday to drum up publicity for her latest book, saying she believes gay couples should have the same rights as everyone else.

“In 2004 the social question that animated the campaign was gay marriage. Before the election season had unfolded, I had talked to George about not making gay marriage a significant issue. We have, I reminded him, a number of close friends who are gay or whose children are gay. But at that moment I could never have imagined what path this issue would take and where it would lead,” said Ms. Bush in an excerpt of her new book.

What’s the response?

“Another Republican wife pretends to be less bigoted than her husband and the party she has represented for much of her life,” said Roscoe on Towleroad.

“It’s too bad this didn’t come out when it could have done some good,” said Garet on Towleroad.

WATCH: LAURA BUSH ON GAY MARRIAGE

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