There is an article in the Wall Street Journal that others might be interested inThe GOP Should Kiss Gay-Bashing Goodbye
On September 2nd, the Log Cabin Republicans voted to officially endorsed John McCain calling him a very inclusive Republican. While John McCain is against gay marriage, he also opposed the Federal Marriage Amendment - significant since the Log Cabin Republicans declined endorsing George W. Bush in 2004 because of that issue. Oh, and by the way, for all of you Obama fans, his views regarding gay marriage are essentially the same as McCains (opposes same-sex marriage, but also opposes a constitutional ban) making it, essentially, a non-issue in the upcoming election.
I don't have anything against Obama; my biggest concern is his lack of experience. And, truth be told, I'm not particularly excited about McCain either ... is it November yet?!?!?!?
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I think McCain and Obama are more gay friendly than they let on; especially Obama. Obama brings up gay folks and how they are treated when speaking in front of diverse audiences even audiences considered hostile to gays.
Unfortunately, it would probably be political suicide for either candidate to voice support for gay marriage at this time.
So their official views may be the same but, if I had to make a bet, I would bet Obama is more supportive.
As for the VPs, I don't know where Biden or Palin stand on the issues period much less where they stand on gay issues but I am assuming Palin is against gay marriage because the religious right pushed for her candidacy. I would very much like to hear what both VPs have to say.
Regards,
Philip
Oh, and by the way, for all of you Obama fans, his views regarding gay marriage are essentially the same as McCains (opposes same-sex marriage, but also opposes a constitutional ban) making it, essentially, a non-issue in the upcoming election.
You know I love you, Abe, but McCain and Obama have vastly differing positions on this issue. Guess which one is against Prop. 8 in California and which one is for it. Guess which one supports anti-gay propositions at the state level? Guess which one is for the repeal of DOMA at the Federal level, and which one supports it. Guess which one wants to continue to ban gays from serving in the military. Guess which one won't even say the word 'gay' out loud and which one will champion the gay cause even in front of unfriendly audiences. Etc. Etc.
The position on gay issues is one of the true defining differences between these two tickets.
(I'll still love you if you vote for McCain and his book-banning sidekick.)
You do have to admit that more inclusion in the republican party is a good thing - regardless of where you stand on the political spectrum.
And, I love all of my flaming liberal friends :)
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