Frontlines: The Latest from OutServe-SLDN

LOGO Debate Round up

Thank you to all of the participants in tonight's forum. For a gay kid from Michigan, to have the chance to sit and watch the future President of the United States talk proudly and openly about my issues and my life.....well it means a lot, perhaps it means a lot to you too? America is an amazing, complex, strange, and wonderful place, and it is changing -- changing for the better. Thank you all and may God bless. Winner: For my money, it's Gravel....he may face significant challenges in his campaign for the White House, but his humanism and common decency shine through. Runners-up: Senator Clinton, practical, powerful...Presidential! If you are LGB or T it is hard not to love Dennis Kucinich. You see, he loves us and we love him and all that love is lovely. Peace, man! Highlights: Ethridge 'coming out' as a rich, white woman! Classic! Senator Edwards saying “I think we need to get rid of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’ [The ban] is not just wrong now; it was wrong when it began; it was wrong the whole time. . . it is bad for America and in fact bad for the military. . . . I can tell you that I am firmly committed to eliminating ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’” Congressman Dennis Kucinich telling the audience that, “We should ensure that all men and women who wish to serve in the armed forces are allowed to do so by repealing ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’” Governor Richardson, adding that, “When you have an America that is asking men and women to fight and die, the last thing you need to do is give them a lecture on sexual orientation.” Senator Clinton, saying “I want to get [repeal] done when I’m President. I want to do it, and I want to be successful. . . . We’re talking about what steps we can take to lay the groundwork so that when we do have a change in the White House . . . we will be able to move on that. It is one of my highest priorities.” Clinton adding that “we need to judge people based on conduct and not status. . . . I think we will lay the groundwork and then when I am President we will get it done, and I’m looking forward to that.” Obama, speaking to reporters after his on-air appearance said that he would “call on the Joint Chiefs of Staff to have them call for an end to . . . ‘Don't Ask, Don't Tell.’” -Victor Maldoando

Labels: 2008, live-blogging, presidential candidates

08-09-07