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Reports on the approval rating of San Francisco, California mayor and Democrat Gavin Newsom. Percentage of San Franciscans approving Newsom; Newsom's support on same-sex marriage; Views that Newsom contributed to the defeat of Democrats and presidential candidate John Kerry.

Reports that the California Supreme Court has revoked the licenses issued to gay couples in San Francisco. Conclusion that San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom had overstepped his authority by allowing same-sex marriages.

Reports on a same-sex wedding event in San Francisco, California on February 22, 2004. Importance of Mayor Gavin Newsom's policy of issuing marriage license to gay and lesbian couples; State governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's declaration of his opposition against same-sex marriage.

Reports on the controversies facing San Francisco, California Mayor Gavin Newsom for his decision to allow same-sex marriages. Questions concerning Newsom's motives; Status of Newsom's relations with his own Irish Catholic family; Promise of Newsom to step down on the policy if the courts ruled against it; Political career of Newsom; Defining issue of his career.