Wisconsin Lt. Governor Candidate Rebecca Kleefisch Apologizes for Comparing Gay Marriage to Marrying Clocks and Dogs

Wisconsin's GOP candidate for Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch has apologized for remarks she made in a recent radio interview comparing gay marriage, WCCO reports: 

Kleefisch issued a Thursday statement apologizing.

"My comments were meant to relay my concern with redefining marriage," Kleefisch said in the statement. "I never intended to sound insensitive, and have the utmost respect for all people. I apologize for my poor choice of words."

Kleefisch won the Republican primary for lieutenant governor Sept. 14, eight months after the radio interview. Her victory automatically paired her with the GOP gubernatorial nominee Scott Walker.

Walker's spokeswoman Jill Bader said he was glad Kleefisch apologized for her comments.

No doubt.

Wisconsin Lt. Governor Candidate Rebecca Kleefisch Compares Gay Marriage to Marrying Dogs and Clocks

The Wonk Room's Igor Volsky makes note of a recent appearance by Wisconsin Lt. Governor candidate Rebecca Kleefisch, who appeared on WITI's program "Real Milwaukee" and called same-sex marriage a "fiscal back breaker" for the state.

Kleefisch has also made other, more offensive, remarks, and is drawing protesters at campaign stops. The U. of Wisconsin - Stevens Point paper, The Pointer, reports:

Kleefisch recently made comments regarding gay marriage that have drawn the ire of members of the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) community. She has said that her faith was one reason for her opposition to gay marriage. Kleefisch also stated that it is “fiscally irresponsible” to approve such marriages.

In an interview on ‘Homefront’ on VCY America, Kleefisch said, “At what point are we going to OK marrying inanimate objects? Can I marry this table or this clock? Can we marry dogs? This is ridiculous.”

Watch Kleefisch's appearance on WITI, AFTER THE JUMP...