U.S. politicians tweet their reactions as #LoveWins at Supreme Court
After the U.S. Supreme Court extended the right to marry to same-sex couples across America, politicians posted their reactions to Twitter.
President Barack Obama tweeted his reaction with the hashtag #LoveWins, which, along with #SCOTUSMarriage, topped the Twitter trends in the U.S. and Canada.
Today is a big step in our march toward equality. Gay and lesbian couples now have the right to marry, just like anyone else. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LoveWins?src=hash">#LoveWins</a>
—@POTUS<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LoveWins?src=hash">#LoveWins</a>. <a href="http://t.co/s5aiwIsFz8">pic.twitter.com/s5aiwIsFz8</a>
—@WhiteHouseAll people – no matter who they love – should be treated with dignity and respect. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LoveWins?src=hash">#LoveWins</a> <a href="http://t.co/ynEcOmlwcd">pic.twitter.com/ynEcOmlwcd</a>
—@VPSenators and representatives who support same-sex marriage were quick to express their joy at the 5-4 Supreme Court decision.
Let Freedom Ring: freedom to love, freedom to marry! Here is to our great nation further affirming life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness.
—@CoryBooker<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SCOTUS?src=hash">#SCOTUS</a> rules that <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LoveRules?src=hash">#LoveRules</a>. We have a lot to celebrate this year; one more step toward <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/equality?src=hash">#equality</a> in this country. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarriageEquaility?src=hash">#MarriageEquaility</a>
—@SenSchumerThe Supreme Court ruled that <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LoveCantWait?src=hash">#LoveCantWait</a> & opened the door to equality for millions of families <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SCOTUSMarriage?src=hash">#SCOTUSMarriage</a> <a href="http://t.co/6uVvYQ0ncD">pic.twitter.com/6uVvYQ0ncD</a>
—@maziehironoSo powerful to see <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SCOTUS?src=hash">#SCOTUS</a> rule in favor of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/marriageequality?src=hash">#marriageequality</a>, stating that <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LoveisLove?src=hash">#LoveisLove</a> nationwide! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pride?src=hash">#Pride</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LoveWon?src=hash">#LoveWon</a> <a href="http://t.co/UxeJsTPH8c">pic.twitter.com/UxeJsTPH8c</a>
—@SenGillibrandOverjoyed -- <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/lovewins?src=hash">#lovewins</a>! Marriage equality is now the law of the land! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SCOTUSMarriage?src=hash">#SCOTUSMarriage</a> <a href="http://t.co/RJYppQzkF2">pic.twitter.com/RJYppQzkF2</a>
—@RepDanKildeeMy interns are outside <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SCOTUS?src=hash">#SCOTUS</a> witnessing history! They will never forget this! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SCOTUSMarriage?src=hash">#SCOTUSMarriage</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/lovewins?src=hash">#lovewins</a> <a href="http://t.co/y6SilwQTHY">pic.twitter.com/y6SilwQTHY</a>
—@Rep_JaniceHahn<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SCOTUS?src=hash">#SCOTUS</a> just confirmed officially that <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LoveCantWait?src=hash">#LoveCantWait</a>. <a href="http://t.co/8mXSuASTny">pic.twitter.com/8mXSuASTny</a>
—@RepGutierrezSCOTUS has unequivocally affirmed that equal justice means marriage equality for LGBT Americans! <a href="http://t.co/wWMh2H7Jns">http://t.co/wWMh2H7Jns</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LoveCantWait?src=hash">#LoveCantWait</a>
—@NancyPelosiYas. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SCOTUS?src=hash">#SCOTUS</a> <a href="http://t.co/6FowbAPVNx">pic.twitter.com/6FowbAPVNx</a>
—@RepMarkTakanoI am so proud that the Supreme Court ruled in favor of love, commitment and equality. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/lovecantwait?src=hash">#lovecantwait</a> <a href="http://t.co/m1LOGztMxX">pic.twitter.com/m1LOGztMxX</a>
—@RepDuckworthProud. <a href="http://t.co/9J44PCYeuQ">pic.twitter.com/9J44PCYeuQ</a>
—@HillaryClintonMy thoughts on today's Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage: <a href="http://t.co/fd4nzBmUBl">http://t.co/fd4nzBmUBl</a>
—@JebBushMarriage between a man and a woman was established by God, and no earthly court can alter that. <a href="http://t.co/1Kfw9l0KMG">http://t.co/1Kfw9l0KMG</a>
—@BobbyJindalThis ruling must not be used as pretext by Washington to erode our right to religious liberty. <a href="http://t.co/1Kfw9l0KMG">http://t.co/1Kfw9l0KMG</a>
—@BobbyJindalI will never stop fighting for religious liberty and I hope our leaders in D.C. join me. <a href="http://t.co/1Kfw9l0KMG">http://t.co/1Kfw9l0KMG</a>
—@BobbyJindalI’m a firm believer in traditional marriage, and I also believe the 10th Amendment leaves it to each state to decide this issue. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SCOTUS?src=hash">#SCOTUS</a>
—@GovernorPerry<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SCOTUS?src=hash">#SCOTUS</a> has spoken with a very divided voice on something only the Supreme Being can do - redefine marriage. <a href="http://t.co/3qcnV7Dz9C">http://t.co/3qcnV7Dz9C</a>
—@GovMikeHuckabeeToday, 5 unelected judges redefined the foundational unit of society. Now it is the people's turn to speak <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Marriage?src=hash">#Marriage</a>
—@RickSantorumMy statement on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SCOTUS?src=hash">#SCOTUS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SameSexMarriage?src=hash">#SameSexMarriage</a> ruling this morning -> <a href="http://t.co/o0r17aJwxN">http://t.co/o0r17aJwxN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SCOTUSMarriage?src=hash">#SCOTUSMarriage</a>
—@USRepLongMarriage was defined by God. No man can redefine it. We will defend our religious liberties. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/tcot?src=hash">#tcot</a>
—@GregAbbott_TXAgree w Alito: "All Americans... should worry about what the majority’s claim of power portends.” <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SCOTUS?src=hash">#SCOTUS</a> <a href="http://t.co/xckkwMv205">http://t.co/xckkwMv205</a>
—@CarlyFiorina