North Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham
on Wednesday tweeted his support for Chick-Fil-A Appreciation Day.
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee
called for people to dine at Chick-Fil-A on Wednesday in support of
the fast-food chain which is facing criticism for its opposition to
gay marriage.
“As a long time Chick-Fil-A fanatic,
I stand with Chick-Fil-A,” Graham tweeted along with a photo of
himself with a Chick-Fil-A cup in one hand. “We had it for
breakfast today, but my usual order is the #1 combo with slaw and a
Coke Zero. Can't beat it.” (The photo was deleted from Graham's
Twitter feed, but not before it was posted at GoodAsYou.org.)
(Related: Barney
Frank: No comment on rumor Lindsey Graham is gay.)
The National Organization for Marriage
(NOM), the nation's most vociferous opponent of gay marriage, posted
photos of crowded Chick-Fil-A eateries in Akron, Ohio, West Palm
Beach, Florida, Brandon, Mississippi and Falls Church, Virginia.
“Get out there and show your support
today, and make sure the Cathys know how much you honor their heroism
– while at the same time making clear to the gay marriage bullies
that those who believe in God's truth about marriage are strong and
united,” NOM President Brian Brown wrote.