For too long, the Democratic party has taken the LGBT vote for granted. Barack Obama thought that he could have his cake and eat it too by trying to appeal to Southern Reich-Wing Christians by having ex-gay extremist Donnie McClurkin headline his "Embrace the Change" concert.
I, as a progressive, have had enough with Democratic politicos throwing LGBT and progressive voters under the bus. As the title of this diary implies, if Obama is our nominee, I will vote for the RethugliKKKlan candidate (whoever he may be) out of sheer contempt. I've had enough with cynical democrats who think they can take entire blocks of voters as their own by simply throwing a few bread crumbs under the belief that "where else will they go" ?
Hillary Clinton on the other hand, is a GREAT candidate to advance LGBT causes.
http://www.hillaryclinton.com/...
Clinton Campaign Announces Launch Of LGBT Americans For Hillary Steering Committee
On the eve of the 38th anniversary of Stonewall, Hillary for President announced the formation of "LGBT Americans for Hillary," a national steering committee of over 65 leaders in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Members of the steering committee include LGBT elected officials, activists from national LGBT and Democratic Party political groups as well as leaders from the worlds of business, entertainment and sports. This leadership committee will work with the campaign on several areas including political outreach, communications, policy advice and counsel, and fundraising.
"I've seen how Hillary Clinton's experience, commitment, and leadership have made a difference for the LGBT community," said New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn. "From her efforts to defeat the Federal Marriage Amendment to standing up for our rights in employment practices, there is no one else in this race who will fight harder for the LGBT community. She's ready to be our next president and I look forward to organizing the LGBT community on her behalf."
The list of supporters on the steering committee demonstrates the history of friendship that Hillary Clinton has had with this community and the depth of her support among LGBT leaders. It includes people like former U.S. Assistant Attorney General Eldie Acheson, who went to college with Hillary Clinton, and Neel Lattimore who worked for her as First Lady as well as film/TV writer and producer Greg Berlanti who met her last week and signed on as a supporter immediately. The list also includes prominent LGBT activists who have been leaders on issues important to the community, including three retired members of the military who have worked to overturn the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy, advocates in the fight against HIV/AIDS, and the attorney who argued and won the landmark Supreme Court case, Lawrence v. Texas.
And I also applaud Hillary's vote in support of Kyl-Lieberman to put pressure on the homophobic and islamofascist regime of Iran. Just because Ahmadinejad hates Shrub it does not mean that he is a friend of progressives. He is also an avowed enemy of LGBT people.
Hillary had the courage to disassociate herself with Donnie McClurkin-like Christofascists from her campaign thus far, so I am now convinced that Barack Obama as President would be dismissive of LGBT issues. If he is the nominee, I will do everything in my power to make sure he does NOT become President.
LGBT people are sick and tired of being treated like second class citizens.