Pop singer Lady Gaga has set her sights
on New York State Senator Mark Grisanti.
During a Friday performance in Buffalo,
the 24-year-old Born This Way singer urged her fans to reach
out to Grisanti, a Republican who has previously opposed gay
marriage.
According to The Buffalo News,
Lady Gaga told her fans: “There's a senator here in Buffalo that's
on the fence about whether or not to vote for this particular bill
and I would like to give you all his e-mail. His name is Senator
Mark Grisanti.”
Lady Gaga offered a similar sentiment
on Facebook: “Buffalo, we need SEN. GRISANTI to help pass NY STATE
MARRIAGE BILL e-mail grisanti@nysenate.gov
#IwasBornThisWay.”
In 2008, Grisanti told constituents, “I
am unalterably opposed to gay marriage.”
Doug Curella, chief of staff and
spokesman for Grisanti, suggested
in a statement that Grisanti is considering altering the
unalterable.
“Lady Gaga is a terrific world
renowned performer, entitled to her opinion. That is why our country
is so great because you have the opportunity to have your voice be
heard, and reach out to your local representatives.”
“But Senator Grisanti has already
reached out to the local chapter of Marriage Equality New York, and
is meeting with them next week.”
“Additionally, I have personally met
with Outspoken for Equality in Albany, and we had a very informative
and constructive conversation. We look forward to learning more
about their issues and concerns with regards to Same-Sex Marriage.”