Romney’s Vow To Defend Traditional Marriage ‘Applauded Loudly’ At NAACP Convention

According to CNN’s Roland Martin it was.

The Romney quote in question:

Any policy that lifts up and honors the family is going to be good for the country, and that must be our goal. As President, I will promote strong families – and I will defend traditional marriage.

The “loudest applause line thus far“.

So much for the NAACP’s official position in support of gay marriage.

A coalition of 1,300 black pastors will go to Houston for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) convention this week — to host a protest against the NAACP’s decision to follow President Obama in backing gay marriage.

“ The Black church founded the NAACP, and it is not the organization for the advancement of gays and lesbians — whatever the merits of that movement,” said Rev. William Owens, president of the Coalition of African-American Pastors. “Return to your roots and stand with the Black Church on marriage.” >>>

Update: Video of the NAACP crowd cheering Romney at Mediaite.

Previously:

• Black Conservative Kira Davis’ Message To Rep.Cleaver That Was NOT Pre-Approved by the NAACP
• Transcript: Mitt Romney’s NAACP Address — Received Standing Ovation At The End