Dems use NY gay marriage law to tweak Sen. Brown

BOSTON -- Massachusetts Democrats are using New York's adoption of gay marriage to tweak Republican Sen. Scott Brown for his continued opposition to same sex marriage.

Massachusetts was the first state to allow gay marriage in 2004.  A Brown aide said Monday that he continues to oppose gay marriage and support the federal Defense of Marriage Act which prohibits federal recognition of gay marriages.

Massachusetts Democratic Party Chairman John Walsh said all the declared Democratic candidates challenging Brown in next year's election support gay marriage.

Democratic U.S. Sen. John Kerry has filed legislation to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act.

Brown spokesman Colin Reed says the senator voted to end the military's ban on gays serving openly and believes "it's time to move on."

Democratic President Barack Obama has also said he opposes gay marriage.

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