Gay Couple Kicked Out of Santorum Rally

Mar 18, 2012 - 07:07
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Gay Couple Kicked Out of Santorum Rally
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum, pictured today in Missouri,has been criticized for opposing gay marriage

Two men were removed from presidential hopeful Rick Santorum’s rally after they kissed each other.

The Republican, who opposes gay marriage, was just 15 minutes into his speech when Timothy Tross and Ben Clifford shouted to get the attention of the crowd before exchanging a kiss.

Security promptly ejected the men from the Christian Liberty Academy in Arlington Heights, Illinois to chants of 'USA.

Timothy Tross and Ben Clifford shouted to get the attention of the crowd before exchanging a kiss

Timothy Tross and Ben Clifford shouted to get the attention of the crowd before exchanging a kiss

Security promptly ejected the men from the Christian Liberty Academy in Arlington Heights, Illinois to chants of 'USA.

Security promptly ejected the men from the Christian Liberty Academy in Arlington Heights, Illinois to chants of 'USA'

 

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