The candidates running for U.S. Senate from Connecticut -- at least the four who participated in Tuesday's debate -- all agreed that same-sex marriage is not a matter for the federal government to decide.
The candidates were asked what they thought of the topic -- and, weirdly, for their view on homosexuality. "I guess I'm not a homosexual,'' Republican Peter Schiff said. "Not that there's anything wrong with that, for you Seinfeld fans.''
"I don't think it's an issue in this campaign, I think it's completely irrelevant,'' Schiff added. "Sexuality is an individual choice. I'm running for United States so it's none of my business."
Republican Rob Simmons agreed with Schiff that the issue is a matter for the states, not the federal government. He used the question as an opportunity to reiterate his opposition to the military's Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy.
"As a military officer and as a commander of a unit, I found that policy very offensive,'' Simmons said.