A GOP GOVERNOR WITH NO BACKBONE FROM AZ–EVEN WHEN THEIR OWN LEGISLATURES PASSES A BILL–ITS OWN GOP TORPEDOES IT–NO BACKBONE FOR STANDING UP TO PRINCIPLES AND BELIEFS–SO LET’S TURN OUR BUT CHEEKS OVER EVERYTIME EVEN WHEN RIGHT MEANS RIGHT IN G*DS EYES

Gov. Jan Brewer on Wednesday vetoed a Republican bill that set off a national debate over gay rights, religion and discrimination and subjected Arizona to blistering criticism from major corporations and political leaders from both parties.

Loud cheers erupted outside the Capitol building immediately after Brewer made her announcement.

"My agenda is to sign into law legislation that advances Arizona," Brewer said at a news conference. "I call them like I seem them despite the tears or the boos from the crowd. After weighing all the arguments, I have vetoed Senate Bill 1062 moments ago."

The governor said she gave the legislation careful deliberation in talking to her lawyers, citizens and lawmakers on both sides of the debate.

But Brewer said the bill "could divide Arizona in ways we could not even imagine and no one would ever want." The bill was broadly worded and could result in unintended negative consequences, she added.

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