Rachel Maddow Slams Log Cabin Republicans

Rachel Maddow exposes the Uncle Tom homocons at Log Cabin Republicans who supported the Republican candidate who supports DADT against the Democrat who led the fight to overturn DADT.

Republicans Reject Gay Rights

The Log Cabin Republicans have been very silent lately... their hero John McCain flip flops on listening to the military leaders on Don't Ask Don't Tell, and now even more evidence that the GOP is not the place for gays. Abraham Lincoln wold not even be welcome in the Republican Party today!

Poll: Republicans Reject Gay Rights

According to the Daily Kos, the poll was conducted by calling 2,003 self-identified Republicans nationwide between January 20 and 31. Notwithstanding the wisdom of putting gay rights up for debate in a poll, here are the relevant questions and results:

Should openly gay men and women be allowed to serve in the military?

Yes 26%
No 55%
Not Sure 19%

Should same-sex couples be allowed to marry?

Yes 7%
No 77%
Not Sure 16%

Should gay couples receive any state or federal benefits?

Yes 11%
No 68%
Not Sure 21%

Should openly gay men and women be allowed to teach in public schools?

Yes 8%
No 73%
Not Sure 19%

Religious Fanatics & Bigots Have Destroyed the GOP

Religious Fanatics and Bigots are destroying the Republican Party, but only a few in the GOP seem to care. So far, the only Republicans who willing to take on the Republican Reich are John McCain's daughter, Meghan McCain, and McCain's former campaign manager, Steve Schmidt.

Meghan McCain may be the only Republican I can say anything nice about! She has taken on the right-wing fascists, like Ann Coulter, and has come out strongly in support of gay rights, including marriage equality (but why is she still a Republican??)

Meghan McCain: Old School Republicans are "Scared Shitless"

Steve Schmidt, McCain Campaign Manager: Religion Could Kill the GOP

Schmidt Defends Marriage Equality at LCR Convention

Frank Rich demolishes the anti-gay bigots in this NYT Column:
The Last Hurrah

Fanatical Religion is Killing America

RNC Chair on Civil Unions: "Are You Crazy?"

RNC Chair Michael Steele Asked About "Civil Unions" for Gay Couples: "Are You Crazy?"

Last night, actor Sean Penn and screenwriter Dustin Lance Black both won Oscars for their work on “Milk,” which told the story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official. Today, the right wing expressed its disgust that the movie received such acclamation. On his radio show, Mike Gallagher slammed Penn for ignoring “the majority of Americans” by supporting gay marriage rights, saying it went against America’s “fundamental values.”

Gallagher asked guest Michael Steele, chairman of the Republican Party, if he thought the party “ought to consider” something like civil unions. Steele replied immediately, “No, no, no,” adding, “What are you, crazy?” He made it clear that the party would not budge on gay rights:

GALLAGHER: Is this a time when Republicans ought to consider some sort of alternative to redefining marriage and maybe in the road, down the road to civil unions. Do you favor civil unions?

STEELE: No, no no. What would we do that for? What are you, crazy? No. Why would we backslide on a core, founding value of this country? I mean this isn’t something that you just kind of like, “Oh well, today I feel, you know, loosey-goosey on marriage.” […]

GALLAGHER: So no room even for a conversation about civil unions in your mind?

STEELE: What’s the difference?

So much for the "Big Tent" Republican Party. Wonder how the Log Cabin Republicans will spin this one?

GOP Choose New (Black) RNC Chair--Michael Steele

African-American Michael Steele Elected Chair of RNC

Compared to the other neanderthal's in the GOP contest, Steele, former Maryland Ltd. Governor, seems like a "moderate," but how moderate is he? He compares medical stem cell research to Nazi experiments and joined in right-wing anti-gay rallies to oppose gay marriage, and he champions conservative "values." That was enough for Steele to win the support of the Log Cabin Republicans, and any hint of support from the LCR is usually the end of any Republican being elected to a leadership position in the anti-gay party.
Once again, perceived ties to the Log Cabin Republicans was used against Steele.
LCR Crapped on Again by RNC

While the LCR seem pleased with Steele and claim he is the right person to lead the GOP in a "new direction," Stonewall Democrats Question the Record of the new RNC Chair


The real problem for Michael Steele may be the racist base of the Republican Party the GOP has relied upon to win elections in The South: Racists Aren't Happy

Don't Get Burned Again: Vote Nov. 4!

Stonewall Democrats United web ad "Don't Get Burned" highlights the Palin/McCain anti-equality record on issues important to pro-equality voters.

Gay and Lesbian voters: Ignore the Uncle Tom Log Cabin Republicans who endorsed the anti-gay McCain/Palin ticket!

McCain Chief of Staff Outed: Wins Roy Cohn Award!

John McCain's Chief of Staff, Mark Buse, has been Outed by Michael Signorile and given the Roy Cohn Award by Mike Rogers on BlogActive for his support of the most anti-gay candidate for President of the United States.

Signorile has a lot of information on Buse, one of the 60 or more lobbyists in the McCain Campaign, including testimony from his ex-boyfriend, and apparently Buse has some comrades over at the Uncle Tom Log Cabin Republicans, who have endorsed John McCain despite his anti-gay record and positions simply because he voted against the FMA (never mind he supports the Arizona and California anti-gay marrriage amendments!).
Guess the Uncle Tom Republicans think that if John McCain is elected they will have a foot in the door of the White House.

Log Cabinettes Stand By Their Man

I agree with Wayne Besen:
The Log Cabin Republicans Should Disband!

Sarah Palin DID Try to Ban Library Books-Gay Ones!

Even though the Palin campaign has tried to discredit reports that she tried to ban library books (and a list circulating on the internet turns out to have been a list of books that are commonly the target of book banners), it turns out she DID try to remove two books from a public library--both dealing with homosexuality!

According to a report in the NYT, Palin Personaly Sought to Ban "My Daddy's Roommate" from the Wasilla Public Library when she was a councilwoman, and later got "Pastor I am Gay," a book that her church was trying to get banned, removed when she was Mayor.

Author of My Daddy's Roommate: Palin is My Mortal Enemy!

Guess this is what the Log Cabin Republicans call "tolerant" Republicanism??

Sarah Palin's Church "Cures the Gays"

Palin's Church Promotes Converting Gays

Gov. Sarah Palin's Wasilla Bible Church is promoting the Focus on the Family's "Love Won Out" Conference that claims to convert gays into heterosexuals through prayer.

Wonder if the Log Cabin (Uncle Tom) Republicans will rescind their endorsement?

Log Cabin (Uncle Tom) Republicans Endorse John McCain

Once again, the Uncle Tom Log Cabin Republicans have sold out the LGBT community! While every other LGBT political organization has condemned the GOP ticket's anti-gay agenda, the Uncle Tom Republicans have thrown us under the bus!

Log Cabin Republicans Endorse John McCain

Why? Because he voted against the Federal Marriage Amendment!
Nevermind that he not only supported, but starred in ads for, the Arizona anti-gay marriage amendment, and supports all other such anti-gay state amendments!
Nevermind that John McCain has sold his soul to the Christian Right and now embraces their anti-gay, theocratic agenda!
Nevermind that John McCain/Sarah Palin oppose the Employment Non-Discrimination Act!
Nevermind that Jonn McCain/Sarah Palin support the anti-gay "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy!

LCR, you are a bunch of ratfuckers!

Here's the REAL John McCain/Sarah Palin record on LGBT issues vs. Obama/Biden
From the Stonewall Democrats:
The Bridge to Nowhere, the McCain/Palin Record

The choice between the team of Senators Barack Obama and Joe Biden and the anti-equality ticket of Senator John McCain and Governor Sarah Palin could not not be more clear. On virtually every issue of equality, the two tickets come down on starkly different sides.

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Obama/Biden: Supports the Employment Non-Discrimination Act
McCain/Palin: Opposes the Employment Non-Discrimination Act

Obama/Biden: Supports federal hate crimes legislation
McCain/Palin: Opposes federal hate crimes legislation

Obama/Biden: Supports adoption rights for LGBT Americans
McCain/Palin: Opposes adoption rights for LGBT Americans

Obama/Biden: Supports federal benefits for same-sex couples
McCain/Palin: Opposes federal benefits for same-sex couples

Obama/Biden: Supports the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" McCain/Palin: Opposes the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

Obama/Biden: Supports immigration equality for same-sex couples
McCain/Palin: Opposes immigration equality for same-sex couples

Obama/Biden: Supports the repeal of the "Defense of Marriage Act"
McCain/Palin: Opposes the repeal of the "Defense of Marriage Act"

Obama/Biden: Opposes anti-marriage constitutional amendments
McCain/Palin: Supports anti-marriage constitutional amendments

Other positions of John McCain and Sarah Palin:

- When asked by the Family Research Council to star in an anti-equality ad in Arizona (in support of an anti-marriage constitutional amendment), John McCain said "yes." Voters in his home state ultimately rejected his plea to support the discriminatory measure.

- The 2008 Republican Party Platform, written under the leadership of John McCain, clearly calls for legal discrimination against LGBT Americans in adoption, family law and military service.

- Sarah Palin campaigned for the anti-marriage constitutional amendment in Alaska. The amendment served as a model for anti-LGBT activists across the country as they sought to pass similar measures in other states.

- Sarah Palin currently supports efforts to strip Alaska employees of workplace benefits simply because of their sexual orientation. In fact, Sarah Palin has lent her support to a ballot initiative along these lines.

- Sarah Palin wasted $1.2 million in taxpayer money on a "vanity" vote which asked Alaska residents if the state government should discriminate against state employees simply based on their sexual orientation. The vote was non-binding and the only subject on the ballot. Yet, the legislation calling for the vote was important enough to Palin for her to make it the first piece of legislation that she signed into law.

Pam Has More! Pam's Houseblend: the Log Cabin Repubilcans Endorse John McCain

And take a look at the Republican Party's Anti-Gay Platform!

Human Rights Campaign Statement on the Log Cabin Republicans Endorsement of McCain/Palin

Stonewall Democrats on the Gravely Anti-Equality Record of McCain/Palin

Chris Crain, Log Cabin's Big McCain Mistake

McCain Goes for the Dingbat Vote!

John McCain has picked Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin for his VP Running Mate

A marriage equality opponent, Palin supported the 1998 amendment to Alaska's constitution banning marriage between people of the same sex. During her 2006 campaign, Palin said she had gay friends and was "not out to judge anyone" despite her support of the amendment.

"America may not know much about Sarah Palin," said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solomonese, "but based on what our community has seen of her, we know enough."

"Signing this bill would be in direct violation of my oath of office," Palin said in December of 2006, vetoing legislation that would have denied same-sex partners of gay state employees equal health and retiree benefits. The bill was written to counter the state Supreme Court's ruling that denying such benefits violated citizens' rights to equal protection under the Constitution. Palin maintained support of a constitutional amendment to the same effect of the legislation she vetoed if there was public approval.

"When you can't even support giving our community the rights to health insurance and pension benefits," Solomonese added, "it's a frightening window into where she stands on equality."

The 44-year-old conservative is the second female Vice Presidential candidate running on a major party ticket. Palin's political career began in 1992. She served two terms on the Wasilla, Alaska City Council before being elected mayor in 1996. Following an unsuccessful run for Lieutenant Governor in 2002, she defeated incumbent Republican Governor Frank Murkowski in the primary, and former Democratic governor Tony Knowles in the 2006 general election for her current post.

"Gov. Palin is an inclusive Republican who will help Sen. McCain appeal to gay and lesbian voters," said Log Cabin Republicans President Patrick Sammon. "She's a mainstream Republican who will unite the Party and serve John McCain well as Vice President."
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Can you believe the (Gay) Log Cabin Republicans actually claim Sarah Palin is an "inclusive Republican" like John McCain?

Here's The Anti-Gay Record of Gov. Sarah Palin (From National Stonewall Democrats)

The Contrast Between the Obama/Biden Democratic Ticket and the McCain/Palin Republican Anti-Gay Record

And talk about "false consciousness", can you believe the "feminist" Tennessee Guerilla Women actually cheer McCain's choice of an ANTI-CHOICE, ANTI-GAY, CONSERVATIVE RELIGIOUS FANATIC, who has been condemned by every feminist pro-choice women's group? Is this what Air America's Rachel Maddow meant by "post-rational" on MSNBC???

I guess McCain is going for the "post-rational" DINGBAT vote!

More:
Pam's House Blend

National Organization for Women

NARAL: Selection of Anti-Choice Palin Shows How Extreme McCain Presidency will Be

This has got to be the worst choice for V.P. since Dan Quayle! At least he had SOME national political expericence!
BAD JUDGMENT from John McCain already!
This is SCARY!

John McCain Back Stabs Gay Republicans (Again)

John McCain tells the New York Times that he opposes adoption by gays:

Mr. McCain, who with his wife, Cindy, has an adopted daughter, said flatly that he opposed allowing gay couples to adopt. “I think that we’ve proven that both parents are important in the success of a family so, no, I don’t believe in gay adoption,” he said.

Not to fear, according to the Log Cabin Republicans, John McCain and the Republican Party support the right of gays to have private retirements accounts if the Democrats would only join the GOP in destroying the Social Security system and turning it over to Wall Street.

Apparently, the Log Cabin Republicans agree with John McCain, that Social Security is a "Disgrace"!

The LCR ignores the fact that Barack Obama and the Democratic Party support giving gay and lesbian couples the same federal benefits, including Social Security, as married couples. It's part of their deceptive "education" of the LGBT community on John McCain:

"While we respect those who believe that only traditional "scorecard" LGBT issues such as hate crimes and the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) should matter to gay people, we disagree. The vast majority of LGBT Americans are not one-issue voters. Like all Americans, gays and lesbians have wide-ranging concerns—from foreign policy to the environment to soaring gas prices to the size of the federal government and more.

McCain's positions on these and many issues will attract independents, including gays and lesbians. Sen. McCain supports taking an aggressive posture against totalitarian regimes—regimes that threaten, imprison, and kill gay and lesbian people. By contrast, Sen. Obama has received harsh criticism (and even some skepticism from his fellow Democrats) for indicating he would meet with Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad without conditions.

Additionally, Sen. McCain's philosophy on other issues will attract gay and lesbian voters. He supports measures that will benefit gay and lesbian business people. His views on the proper role and scope of the federal government, as well as taxes and spending, energy and the environment may also have wide appeal. He also supports social security reform that may provide for private retirement accounts, which will directly benefit non-married LGBT Americans."

Will the LCR still endorse John McCain now that he has endorsed the anti-gay Proposition 8 in California, opposes gay adoption,, opposes allowing gays to serve in the U.S. military, and opposes non-discrimination legislation covering gays and lesbians? Or are these just minor "single-issues" that gay Republicans don't care about?

See HRC Report on the REAL John McCain: A Record Opposing the Interests of GLBT Americans

SEE ALSO:
McCain Blasted for Opposing Gay Adoption

(Some) Gay Republicans Waking Up to Reality

At least some Gay Republicans are waking up to Reality: The GOP is NOT the party for gays and lesbians!

Former Gay Bush Supporters Unhappy With John McCain/GOP Some Are Supporting Obama!

Members of the “Austin 12,” the group of prominent gay Republicans who famously met with George W. Bush in 2000, are not exactly rallying around John McCain.

Several members of the group told the Blade this week that they are considering voting for Barack Obama in November, while others announced tepid support for the presumptive GOP presidential nominee.

In all, three said they either would vote for Obama or are seriously considering it; three are undecided between McCain and Obama; three are backing McCain and three others declined to comment.

The “Austin 12” gained notoriety after meeting with Bush in Austin in April 2000, when Bush was still governor of Texas and a candidate for president.

During the meeting, the “Austin 12” urged Bush to appoint open gays to federal offices, include an openly gay speaker at the 2000 Republican National Convention and maintain President Clinton’s executive order banning discrimination against gays in the federal workforce. Bush complied with each of those requests during his presidency.

But Bush’s record, most notably his endorsement of the Federal Marriage Amendment, has soured some members of the “Austin 12” so much that they refuse to support the Republican Party’s presidential choice, even though McCain voted against the FMA in the U.S. Senate.

David Greer, who was appointed to Bush’s AIDS advisory board in 2003, left the Republican Party that same year and has been a registered Democrat since then. He said gay Republicans would never be a strong enough voice to influence the GOP and that the party is more interested in exploiting gay Republicans for political gain.

“As long as there’s a far right in the party, gay Republicans are way too small in numbers … to have any effect on the party,” he said. “We actually end up doing greater and lasting harm to the whole GLBT community.”
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That's right! It's time for the Log Cabin Republicans to STOP misleading gays and lesbians into supporting the GOP and their presidential candidates. Like George Bush, John McCain may talk to some of you, he may be nice to your faces, but he does not need your votes or your support. He needs to win over the anti-gay base of the Republican Party. That's what he is trying to do. He is meeting with anti-gay religious leaders and groups. He is promising them to appoint anti-gay judges. He is supporting anti-gay marriage amendments in Arizona and California. He opposes anti-gay discrimination legislation. He opposes allowing gays to serve in the military. John McCain is the ANTI-GAY candidate!

The LCR have been trying to "educate" the gay community about John McCain. They have LIED. They are so desperate to endorse the Republican presidential candidate, they will LIE. They have claimed that McCain is supportive of LGBT people because he voted against the Federal Marriage Amendment. Never mind that he not only supported but made TV ads for the Arizona anti-gay marriage amendment. John McCain not only opposes marriage equality, he opposed the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, Hate Crimes Legislation, and supports the military's anti-gay policies.

The LCR tried to mislead gay voters by claiming that McCain won the GOP primary by OPPOSING the religious right. Wrong. He pandered to them. He called anti-gay pastors (John Hagee and Rod Parsely) his "spirital advisors" and praised them. He embraced their anti-gay extremist views. He is going out of his way now to get their support.

So it is time for the Log Cabin Republicans to face the reality that the Republican Party is NOT a party that embraces gays and lesbians. It is not a party for progressives. It is not a party that embraces diversity. It is still and will be for the distant future, an extremist, neo-fascist party that is the base of anti-gay, racist and sexist bigots.

And I'm sick of hearing gay Republicans say they are not "single-issue" voters. As if equality and social justice are just "single-issue" politics. What about racism, sexism, peace, social justice and peace. Those are not "single issues".

The only reason for any gay person to support the Republican Party is because they support militarism, anti-labor, anti-environmental, sexist and racist policies.

Why would gay Republicans want to support the candidate of THESE PEOPLE ??

Christian Conservatives Uniting Behind McCain

Make no mistake, the Republican Party IS going to use gay marriage as a wedge issue to win the 2008 election!

Obama v. McCain: CA Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment

In case the Log Cabin (Uncle Tom) Republicans are still considering endorsing John McCain...
While John McCain has endorsed Prop. 8, the CA Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment, Barack Obama is firmly opposing it!

Obama Opposes Prop. 8

Barack Obama Opposes Prop 8, the anti-marriage amendment

by: Brian Leubitz

Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 19:05:08 PM PDT

In a letter to the Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club, Sen. Barack Obama stated his opposition to the California constitutional amendment:

Dear Friends,

Thank you for the opportunity to welcome everyone to the Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club's Pridc Breakfast and to congratulate you on continuing a legacy of success, stretching back thirty-six years. As one of the oldest and most influential LGBT organizations in the country, you have continually rallied to support Democratic candidates and causes, and have fought tirelessly to secure equal rights and opportunities for LGBT Americans in California and throughout the country.

As the Democratic nominee for President, I am proud to join with and support the LGBT community in an effort to set our nation on a course that recognizes LGBT Americans with full equality under the law. That is why I support extending fully equal rights and benefits to same sex couples under both state and federal law. That is why I support repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy, and the passage of laws to protect LGBT Americans from hate crimes and employment discrimination. And that is why I oppose the divisive and discriminatory efforts to amend the California Constitution, and similar efforts to amend the U.S. Constitution or those of other states.

For too long. issues of LGBT rights have been exploited by those seeking to divide us. It's time to move beyond polarization and live up to our founding promise of equality by treating all our citizens with dignity and respect. This is no less than a core issue about who we are as Democrats and as Americans.

Finally, I want to congratulate all of you who have shown your love for each other by getting married these last few weeks. My thanks again to the Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club for allowing me to be a part of today's celebration. I look forward to working with you in the coming months and years, and I wish you all continued success.

Sincerely,

Barack Obama

John McCain's Message to Gays

Here's a look at John McCain's Anti-Gay Record, from the National Stonewall Democrats :


The Uncle Tom Log Cabin Republicans are trying to "educate" the gay community on why they should trust John McCain over Barack Obama, and the LCR's President, Patrick Sammon, confirms to The Gay Patriot that he has been meeting with John McCain and the McCain campaign.. will the Uncle Tom Republicans betray the gay community AGAIN?

Meanwhile, John McCain is Kissing Up to the anti-gay Religious Right!

Pam has more on the LCR/McCain meeting and the reactions from the wing-nuts
McCain Meets (In Private) with Log Cabin Republicans

UPDATE:
John McCain Endorses the CA Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment

In an email received by the ProtectMarriage.com campaign, Senator McCain issued the following statement:
"I support the efforts of the people of California to recognize marriage as a unique institution between a man and a woman, just as we did in my home state of Arizona. I do not believe judges should be making these decisions."

Log Cabin Republicans Practically Endorse John McCain

Despite a blistering Human Rights Campaign Report blasting John McCain's anti-gay record and positions, the gay "Uncle Tom" Log Cabin Republicans are working to "educate" the LGBT community about how McCain is actually supportive of gay rights.

They don't quite endorse McCain, but are trying, once again, to explain away their candidate's anti-gay record and views and argue that gay Republicans are not "single-issue" voters. (Like equality, social justice, civil rights, women's rights, peace, and LGBT rights are a "single issue" !!)

They claim that John McCain did NOT pander to the religious right to win the GOP nomination. WRONG, he did in fact pander to anti-gay religious extremists, like Rev. John Hagee and Rod Parsely, and even welcomed the support of the extremist ant-gay Lou Sheldon of the Traditional Values Coalition! John McCain's campaign even attacked Mitt Romney (in robo calls!) for his past statements support LGBT civil rights!

The LCR's cannot even get their facts straight! The regurgitate right-wing attacks on Barack Obama, and seem to prefer an anti-gay candidate and political party to get more tax cuts and a longer "war" in Iraq and Iran.

Time and again, the Uncle Tom Republicans at LCR have sold out the gay community for their support of neo-conservative foreign policy, and domestic policies that favor the corporate rich over workers, the poor and the environment.

They have made the same arguments to support George W. Bush! Remember, Bush was also a "moderate" who would reject the religious right and embrace "traditional Republican principles", and include gays and lesbians in the GOP. He was even championed as the candidate to end the military's DADT policy.

Shame on the Log Cabin Republicans for supporting an ant-gay political party, the anti-gay candidate for president, and attacking Democrats who SUPPORT their civil rights.

Pam Spaulding has more:
The Log Cabin Republican' "Education" of the LGBT Community on McCain Begins

HRC Endorsements

Here's why I don't give money to the Human Rights Campaign:

HRC Has Bad Political Advice for Gay People

The Human Rights Campaign, the largest, mainstream LGBT civil rights group, endorsed Joseph LIEberman over progressive Ned Lamont, and endorsed "moderate" Republicans like Susan Collins over more progressive LGBT supporting Democratic candidates. I'll never forgive them for endorsing Alphonso D'Mato over Chuck Schumer in NY!

It seems like HRC uses every opportunity to endorse "moderate" Republican candidates over more progressive Democratic candidates, probably so they can get more donations from the Log Cabin Republicans!

I only give money, when i Have it, to The National Gay & Lesbian Task Force or the Stonewall Democrats

HRC Endorsements

Gov. Schwarzenegger Shifts Gay Marriage Stand

CA Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Shifts Gay Marriage Stand

Speaking to the national convention of the Log Cabin Republicans, CA Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger promises that he will oppose a state constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage. The Republican governor has vetoed bills that would legalize gay marriages, arguing that the issue should be decided by voters or the courts not lawmakers.

Schwarzenegger also served as a surrogate for John McCain, who couldn't attend the convention and asked the governor to speak for him.

According to Rex Wockner the Log Cabin Republicans will probably endorse John McCain, who they have had a long-term relationship with, even though the GOP candidate opposes gay marriage, is against relaxing the ban on gays in the military and campaigned against a ballot measure that would have permitted civil unions in Arizona.

"It seems likely LCR will endorse John McCain's presidential bid later this year. (LCR President Patrick) Sammon told me: "We're pleased he was nominated. Our posture during this campaign was stopping Mitt Romney. We're proud of the role we played with our ad campaign and, you know, Sen. McCain, we endorsed him in his Senate re-election in 2004; in 2000 a lot of our members were very supportive of his campaign, and certainly this time as well. We know he's someone who's an inclusive Republican who understands the party needs to get back to its core principles and we are excited about the campaign ahead."

McCain is an "inclusive Republican"?? The same John McCain who welcomed the endorsements of anti-gay, religious extremists Pat Robertson, John Hagee and Rod Parsley?? The same John McCain who once called Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson "agents of intolerance" but flip-flopped and embraced Jerry Falwell at Lilberty University? (Yes, the same John McCain who called the Bush tax cuts "irresponsible" but now supports them!) Good to see someone supporting the Republican's "core principles"!

Will the Uncle Tom Republicans side with Pat Robertson and the anti-gay religious right to endorse John McCain and help elect another Republican President who will appoint anti-gay federal judges and veto gay rights bills?

Former Log Cabin Republican President Supports Obama, Changes Party

Here's another good example of why Barack Obama would be a better candidate than Hillary Clinton in the general election:
Log Cabin Leader Has Change of Heart

(Former) Houston Log Cabin Republican President Noel Freeman joined hundreds of LGBT volunteers in Texas to support Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama! Freeman says he will vote for Obama if he is the nominee, but will not vote for Hillary Clinton. He is an example of the class of crossover and independent voters that are attracted to Obama. A recent Pew poll found that Obama edges out John McCain among independents by 49 percent to 43 percent in a general election match-up. Because of his attraction to Barack Obama, Freeman has resigned from the Log Cabin Republicans and has switched parties.

Log Cabin Republicans Defend McCain's Gay Bashing!

Why Are The Log Cabin Republicans Defending John McCain's Gay Bashing?
That's right the Uncle Tom Republicans over at the Log Cabin Republican Blog are defending John McCain's anti-gay robo calls against Mitt Romney in Florida:
""I'm calling with an urgent Mitt Romney [unintelligible]"
"We care deeply about traditional values and protecting families. And we need someone who will not waver in the White House: Ending abortion, preserving the sanctity of marriage, stopping the trash on the airwaves and attempts to ban God from every corner of society. These issues are core to our being.
"Mitt Romney thinks he can fool us. He supported abortion on demand, even allowed a law mandating taxpayer-funding for abortion. He says he changed his mind, but he still hasn't changed the law. He told gay organizers in Massachusetts he would be a stronger advocate for special rights than even Ted Kennedy. Now, it's something different.
"Unfortunately, on issue after issue Mitt Romney has treated social issues voters as fools, thinking we won't catch on. Sorry, Mitt, we know you aren't trustworthy on the most important issue and you aren't a conservative
"Paid for by John McCain 2008."

The Log Cabinettes claim that John McCain did NOT approve the robo call and did not know about its content, even though it says it was approved and "paid for by John McCain 2008"!!!

It's looking like the Uncle Tom Republicans will probably endorse McCain even though he opposes equal rights for LGBT people and supports the military's Don't Ask Don't Tell policy which the LCR continues to use against Bill Clinton and the Democratic Party! Yes, the LCR are right-wing hypocrites! If you need a laughs visit their blog and read about their convention featuring--Bush's right-wing UN Ambassador John Bolton!! Not only do the LCR have little regard for LGBT equality, they don't seem to care much about human rights or international law either!

UPDATE: Gay Republicans Flock to McCain !!