Illinois: Gov. Quinn underscores support for marriage equality in State of the State address

In his State Of The State address to the Illinois legislature, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn reiterated his support for marriage equality:

"Marriage equality is coming to Illinois. Now, it's time to take the next step in achieving full equality.  Let's pass this bill for marriage equality and let's do it now.  Our Illinois is not a land of discrimination."

The marriage equality bill is currently scheduled for a vote in the state Senate on Valentine's Day.  

The bill has the backing of both state legislative houses plus the state GOP chairman Pat Brady, who has become the target of resignation demands from anti-gay groups.

(via JMG)