Sep 02 2008
Gay Republicans endorse McCain
They refused to endorse George W. Bush, but John McCain they’ll go for…
Log Cabin Republicans stand firmly behind John McCain
Ignoring his calls to pass an anti-gay marriage amendment in his home state and his positions on a number of gay and lesbian issues, the Log Cabin Republicans today endorsed Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) for president of the United States.
Issuing a statement from the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis, Log Cabin Republicans president Patrick Sammon that “on the most important issue that LGBT Americans faced in the last decade-the federal marriage amendment-Sen. John McCain stood with us. Now we stand with him.”
The organization also praised the Senator’s pick of Sarah Palin for Vice President, despite her anti-gay stands on issues such as hate crimes extensions and employment protection. The group said the pick shows McCain is committed to living up to his reputation as a “maverick.”
“Sen. McCain has always shown a willingness to reach out and engage in dialog with Log Cabin, while considering all sides of an issue,” Sammon said, expressing confidence that McCain will continue such talks if he is elected.
The organization said that the vote of the board was 12 in favor of the endorsement and two opposed. The Board has 17 members, including 16 men and one woman.
Poor misled and deceived souls. Bless their hearts.
6 Responses to “Gay Republicans endorse McCain”
They are Republicans, so it’s hardly surprising! You’ll also find gun crime victims who are Republican, abortionists who are Republican, and poor people who are Republican. It happens all the time, I know far too many gay Conservatives over here in Britain… I am always amused when people are somehow shocked that others might seem to vote against themselves for what they perceive to be the greater good.
I’m not saying I agree with them, far from it. But it’s all to do with perception, if someone (right or wrongly) perceives a greater benefit overall (say financially) in voting for one part over another they may will ignore those things that they disagree with in the parties manifesto.
Wait a sec. Did I read that right? They owe him one? McCain will engage in dialogue? You’ve got two, count ‘em TWO, knuckleheads gonna knock you several seasons farther into the closet already. Wait a minute. I’m sorry; that’s inappropriate. What I meant to say was that the Religious Rabid Right will ask you to rot in hell first.
Here’s their motto. This deserves a few more chuckles;
http://online.logcabin.org/about/
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I’ve never understood Log Cabin Republicans.
But to clearly to have “drunk the Cool-Aid” about McCain is beyond me.
Last week, we heard major Democrats talk about gay rights in speeches, I guarantee they won’t be in this week’s RNC rhetoric.
This upsets me, as a gay man, especially since Palin is so vocally anti-gay rights. It doesn’t surprise me, but it does make me angry.
And yes, 12 of 17 is a quorum for voting, but 12 for + 2 against is 14. Did the other 3 board members abstain? You would think for something this visibly important, they would want their voices heard, one way or another.
Just my opinion. Gay Republicans clearly are entitled to their opinion, also, I’m just reacting to their statement.
Well, there is obviously a reason that they vote Republican. They believe in the philosophy of the Republicans more than they do of the Democrats, even though they are one of the special interests groups constantly pandered to by the Left. While I personally wouldn’t vote Republican(or Democrat) this year, you have to respect their scruples.
@Uriel : No, I don’t. My family means more to me than their “scruples.” Sorry.