Illinois Republican Chief Resigns After Supporting Gay Marriage
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The chairman of the Illinois Republican Party resigned today, four months after angering conservatives by supporting gay marriage.
The exit of Pat Brady, who had served in the post since 2009, had been expected after he narrowly survived an effort by party officials to oust him in March. His departure comes as the Illinois House of Representatives considers a Senate-passed bill to legalize gay marriage and make the state the first in the Midwest to endorse same-sex unions with a legislative vote.