The NBC debate question shames Romney and Santorium into saying they support gay rights even though they don't believe we are full and equal citizens. But this shows the progress that the LGBT movement is making in society than even Republicans are having to disavow their stated views under the harsh quoted of a debate. (For example, Santorum forgot to mention that he would reinstate DADT and sodomy laws, as well as annul all same-sex marriages.) The big pictures is that no one wants to be branded a homophobe even conservative Republicans with those views and behaviors. That's progress.
1/8/12
A few key moments from today's GOP debate
Newt knocks Romney for being a perpetual campaigner and politician:
The NBC debate question shames Romney and Santorium into saying they support gay rights even though they don't believe we are full and equal citizens. But this shows the progress that the LGBT movement is making in society than even Republicans are having to disavow their stated views under the harsh quoted of a debate. (For example, Santorum forgot to mention that he would reinstate DADT and sodomy laws, as well as annul all same-sex marriages.) The big pictures is that no one wants to be branded a homophobe even conservative Republicans with those views and behaviors. That's progress.
Mitt and Gingrich got at it over attack ads.
The NBC debate question shames Romney and Santorium into saying they support gay rights even though they don't believe we are full and equal citizens. But this shows the progress that the LGBT movement is making in society than even Republicans are having to disavow their stated views under the harsh quoted of a debate. (For example, Santorum forgot to mention that he would reinstate DADT and sodomy laws, as well as annul all same-sex marriages.) The big pictures is that no one wants to be branded a homophobe even conservative Republicans with those views and behaviors. That's progress.
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