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Coons Is Red in the Face Over Gay Marriage

By Emily Pierce
Posted March 27, 2013 at 4:37pm

Sure, it’s become en vogue for Senate Democrats to come out in support of gay marriage this week. But several members are taking things a step further — with at least 13 members changing their Twitter avatars in support of gay marriage.

While most lawmakers took the easy way out by simply adopting the new red and pink equal sign, Delaware Democratic Sen. Chris Coons painted his face red.

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announced just Monday

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Democratic National Committee Chairwoman and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida also changed her avatar.

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