A few days after Democratic legislative leaders pledged to make gay marriage a top priority Gov. James Douglas on Tuesday used stronger language than he has in the past to express his opposition to the bill on a variety of fronts.

"I don't support it. I really believe the civil union law we have now is sufficient," Douglas said during a meeting of The Times-Argus editorial board. "I don't see the need to have … a divisive debate about this topic."

With support of lawmakers – including likely a few Republicans – the bill creating gay marriage in Vermont is likely to reach Douglas ' desk. Then the governor will have three choices: He could sign the bill, giving it his support; he could let it become law without his signature; or he could veto it.

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