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Originally Posted by Shar
I specifically asked about Romney's plans on gays in the military before signing on to fundraise for him last December. His stance then, that has been consistent for years (and I don't see changing) is that he doesn't support any changes to the current policy of "don't ask, don't' tell." There are certainly some nuances to Romney's policy stands on gay rights but this is one he's been consistent on throughout his public life - I can find references back to 1994 where he says he supports that policy - and as 90% of his tweaking/flopping  has been more toward the right, I seriously doubt he's suddenly going to pull a Hilary on us.
See also the following:
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/09/us.../09romney.html |
I would say that this ad from the "Log Cabin Republicans" will assist Romney, rather than it's intended purpose. I believe that, if the Gays in the Republican Party do not support him, it is a good indication of how they feel he is on Gay rights issues. I also believe their support of Rudy is probably not something Rudy's camp is thrilled about.:
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5j...-Et6AD8T7L2GG0
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican gay rights advocacy group accuses Mitt Romney of "Mitt-flops" in a new radio ad that criticizes the former Massachusetts governor on his tax record...
Romney spokesman Kevin Madden said it was no surprise that a gay rights group would oppose Romney because he has supported a federal amendment that would declare marriage to be between a man and a woman...
"This negative attack and gross distortion of the governor's record was launched and paid for by a group recognized as having Mayor (Rudy) Giuliani as their 'favorite' candidate," Madden said. Giuliani has had the support of some gay rights groups in the past and has backed limited legal recognition for same-sex couples.