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Carney, Marino agree on ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’

It looks like at least one issue won’t amount to much politically in the 10th Congressional District.

Congressman Chris Carney (D-10) and Republican opponent Tom Marino have both voiced opposition to the recent efforts to repeal the military’s policy of barring gays from serving openly. Carney, a sophomore, voted against, and like others who did, he cited the fact that the Pentagon is still in the midst of its own review on the matter.

“I did not vote for the repeal of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ because every service chief at the Pentagon requested that Congress wait until a review of the consequences of repealing the policy is completed later this year,” Carney told The Daily Item. “I believe it is Congress’ duty to honor their request and keep faith with the leaders of our armed forces without regard to political expediency. As someone who still wears the uniform, I refuse to play politics with our national security.”

Marino, a former U.S. Attorney who won a three-way GOP primary last month, voiced a similar sentiment in opposing the repeal, at least for now. Both said that all men and women should have the opportunity to serve in uniform, regardless of sexual orientation.

“Anyone that wants to protect me and my family has my blessing,” Marino told the newspaper. “The leaders of the military know how to address any problems and I have full faith in them.”

The race is currently No. 6 on the pa2010.com Congressional Power Rankings.

June 2, 2010 at 8:55 am

--pa2010.com Staff

Tags: Chris Carney, PA-10, Tom Marino

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