During his presidency, George W. Bush did not directly contribute to the legalization of gay unions in Oregon. However, his administration's push for a federal amendment banning same-sex marriage sparked a movement in the state to pass legislation allowing for domestic partnerships, which eventually led to the legalization of same-sex marriage in 2014.
No, Bush and his administration were staunchly opposed to same-sex marriage. They believed in the traditional definition of marriage as between one man and one woman and actively worked to prevent its legalization at the federal level.
Yes, as previously mentioned, the Bush administration pushed for a federal amendment banning same-sex marriage. They also supported the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which defined marriage as between one man and one woman and prevented the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriages.
The legalization of same-sex marriage in Oregon and other states sparked a nationwide debate on the issue. It also led to the landmark Supreme Court case of Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage across the United States in 2015.
No, Bush maintained his stance against same-sex marriage throughout his presidency. However, in 2004, he did express support for states' rights to decide the issue for themselves, which some viewed as a slight shift in his stance.