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View Article  Obama: The Advocate Interview

I can't get past Obama inviting Donnie McClurkin on his swing throug the south tour.  I can't swallow his alliance with an avowed "ex-gay" determined to convert/heal me from my sexual orientation.  It is a very personal issue for me.

That being said, Obama has an interesting interview with The Advocate.  Everyone should follow the link and read it.  Now The Advocate isn't the same thing as real life engagement with the LGBTQ community.  But he does make good commitments.  Except for an inclusive version of ENDA.  He supports it, but doesn't think it can pass.  Sounds like the HRC to me. 

I could go on for paragraphs about how turned off I am by the Obama campaign and the majority of Obama supporters that I know.  But the important thing is that Obama gave an interview to a significant press outlet in the LGBTQ community and we should pay attention. 

Please read it.

View Article  Hillary's Homos: Clinton Announces PA LGBT Steering Committee

Philadelphia, PA – Today, Pennsylvanians for Hillary Clinton announced the formation of its statewide Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Steering Committee for Hillary which consists of dozens of LGBT leaders throughout the Keystone state. The steering committee will host a kick-off event at Woody’s Bar and Grill on April 12th with special guest recording artist Sophie B. Hawkins.The list of supporters reflects the diversity of the LGBT community which includes community leaders, elected officials, educators, healthcare professionals, and business owners.

Hmmm.  I'd be curious to know how diverse this group really is ... how much representation from the bisexual and trans communities?  Anyone who is actually poor (college years don't count) and gay?  How many persons of color and is it proportional to the larger community? 

I'm especially curious about the T factor given the hoopla over ENDA on the national level.

And why kick off at a bar?  Sing it sisters ... stereotype! (Does she support creating a healthier work environment in that bar with a smoking ban and a union?  Would the owners still give her money?)

On the flip side, no news of a steering committee from the Obama camp.  I'll have to ask dayvoe about that one.  Do we have any ex-gay leaders living in Pennsylvania?

Anyway, here's the list of Hillary's homos.  See if you recognize any names.  Ask them about any upcoming Pittsburgh based Hillary/LGBT appearances or events.  I'll have my shiny new press pass by then, surely.

Pennsylvania LGBT Steering Committee:
·       David Adamany             
·       
John Alchin      
·       
Toeknee Bailey
·       
Autumn Bayles
·       
Steve Black    
·       
Dan Brooks     
·       
John Casavecchia        
·       
Troy Cassel     
·       
Colleen Cooke
·       
Geri Delevich   
·       
Romulo L. (Romy) Diaz Jr.      
·       
Julie Dickson   
·       
Steve Dorko    
·       
Brian J. Dorsey
·       
Carl Engleke
·       
Jim Epstein      
·       
Bill Gehrman    
·       
Renee Gilinger 
·       
Nachum Golan
·       
Mel Heifetz
·       
Tom Hess
·       
Michael Hinson
·       
Rob Hopkins
·       
Harvey Hurdle 
·       
Joshua Jack
·       
Michael Johnson
·       
Marlene Kanuck
·       
Sharyn Keiser
·       
Brent Kintzing  
·       
Melissa Kolczynski
·       
Carson Kressley
·       
Chris Labonte
·       
Kevin Lee
·       
Steve Lucas
·       
Brian McGuckin
·       
Tom Miglino    
·       
Jim Mikula       
·       
Mark Mitchell
·       
Carl Nelson     
·       
Rev. Eva O'Diam
·       
Jon Oriole
·       
Randall Palmer
·       
Eric Poal
·       
Mindy M. Posoff
·       
Matthew Ray
·       
Katrina Reichert
·       
Eric Reid
·       
Brad Richards
·       
Michael Rickard
·       
Pedro J. Rivera
·       
Keith Robinson
·       
Sandy Santello
·       
Martin D. Sellers
·       
Doug Shaps
·       
Claire Shaw
·       
Nurit Shein
·       
James A. Simmons
·       
Joseph Sinkus  
·       
Michael D. Soileau      
·       
Tami Sortman
·       
Paul Steinke
·       
Gary A. Van Horn, Jr.
·       
JJ VanName
·       
Brian Weiner
·       
Michael Weiss
·       
Frank Werner
·       
TJ Wilson
·       
Matthew Woodcock
·       
Bruce Yelk
·       
Kevin Yoder
·       David A. Zwifka

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