Skip to main content
Tags: huckabee | backs | kentucky | clerk | gay | marriage

Huckabee Supports Kentucky Clerk on Defying Federal Courts

Huckabee Supports Kentucky Clerk on Defying Federal Courts

Wednesday, 02 September 2015 03:02 PM EDT

Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee supports a Kentucky clerk's refusal to issue marriage licenses because of her opposition to same-sex marriage.

In a statement, Huckabee says he spoke Wednesday morning to Kim Davis to offer "prayers and support."

Kim Davis has refused to issue licenses in Rowan County, Kentucky, since the Supreme Court's decision in June legalized gay marriage nationwide. A federal judge has since ordered her specifically to comply.

Davis calls her refusal a "heaven or hell decision."

Huckabee is an ordained Southern Baptist minister and a favorite of social conservatives.

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul also has expressed support for Davis. Among other GOP rivals, Carly Fiorina and Lindsey Graham have said she should comply with the law.

Other Republican presidential candidates have steered clear of the matter.

© Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Sign up for Newsmax’s Daily Newsletter

Receive breaking news and original analysis - sent right to your inbox.

(Optional for Local News)
Privacy: We never share your email address.

Newsfront
Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee supports a Kentucky clerk's refusal to issue marriage licenses because of her opposition to same-sex marriage.In a statement, Huckabee says he spoke Wednesday morning to Kim Davis to offer prayers and support. Kim Davis has...
huckabee, backs, kentucky, clerk, gay, marriage
129
2015-02-02
Wednesday, 02 September 2015 03:02 PM
Newsmax Media, Inc.
Join the Newsmax Community
Read and Post Comments
Please review Community Guidelines before posting a comment.
 

Interest-Based Advertising | Do not sell or share my personal information

Newsmax, Moneynews, Newsmax Health, and Independent. American. are registered trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc. Newsmax TV, and Newsmax World are trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc.

NEWSMAX.COM
America's News Page
© 2025 Newsmax Media, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
Download the Newsmax App
NEWSMAX.COM
America's News Page
© 2025 Newsmax Media, Inc.
All Rights Reserved