her sexuality is used as a crutch for votes On Mar 20, 9:56 am, Tommy News <[email protected]> wrote: > From Coleman > > Tammy Baldwin, Potentially America's First Openly Gay Senator, Talks > About Her Chances > Rep. Tammy Baldwin speaks with the New York Times about her run for > Senate and whether her sexuality might be a factor for Wisconsinites: > > "This November, people in Wisconsin will be so focused on getting by. > They’ve made serious adjustments to deal with this economy — whether > it’s the recession or the decline of the middle class before then. I > feel so strongly that that’s what’s going to be on people’s minds." > > Baldwin is also asked about Obama's "evolution" on marriage equality: > > "Look, he is moving in the right direction on this issue. He’s been > crucial in equality efforts like the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell > and signing the Matthew Shepard hate crimes prevention act. I have no > idea what goes on in another person’s mind. As a legislator, I need to > be good at persuading people, counting votes and getting to 50 percent > plus one. I don’t go back and say, 'Why did this person get to the > right position?' It’s only 'Are you yes or are you no?'" > > More here: > > http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/18/magazine/tammy-baldwin.html?_r=3&sr... > > -- > Together, we can change the world, one mind at a time. > Have a great day, > Tommy > > -- > Together, we can change the world, one mind at a time. > Have a great day, > Tommy
-- Thanks for being part of "PoliticalForum" at Google Groups. For options & help see http://groups.google.com/group/PoliticalForum * Visit our other community at http://www.PoliticalForum.com/ * It's active and moderated. Register and vote in our polls. * Read the latest breaking news, and more.
