First up for questions from Warren was Democratic candidate Obama, who reaffirmed that marriage was a “sacred union” between a man and a woman but also defended his support for civil unions between same-sex couples.
"I think my faith is strong enough and my marriage is strong enough that I can afford those civil rights to others even if I have a different perspective," Obama said.
Republican nominee McCain stressed his support for “the unique status of marriage between a man and a woman”, saying he opposed the legalisation of same-sex marriages in some states....
