Log Cabin Republicans Suck Off John McCain, Basically

The Log Cabin Republicans confuse the hell out of me. While practically endorsing McCain by providing a summary of ‘what he’s done for us’, we’ve got the sad truth about John McCain’s long anti-gay record.

The Log Cabin Republicans have long grasped for inclusion in the Republican party and well, wake up, you are delusional. While I admire their steadfast attempts to gain acceptance into the party, the issue here is that no matter how you look at it, 99% of our elected Republicans have anti-GLBT records.

On a side note, today on their website they praise the HIV/AIDS funding bill passing the Senate. They specifically praise the Republican co-sponsor, Gordon Smith (Oregon) and briefly mention John Kerry (Mass), the Democrat who was the other co-sponsor.

On another side note, before getting to McCain’s horrible anti-gay record, let me mention their support of Senator Gordon Smith (R - Oregon). Senator Smith voted for the Federal Marriage Amendment to ban gay marriage, and supported Measure 36, which banned marriage equality here in Oregon. While he may have been a big supporter of the Federal Hate Crimes bill, there’s no way to cover up his anti-gay record. Though sadly, Senator Smith is featured on their home page right now with the phrase, “Supporting fair-minded Republican leaders”. Now on to John McCain’s gay-hating record.

John McCain’s long, sad record on GLBT issues:

OPPOSED Ending Discrimination Against GLBT Americans in the Workplace. Senator McCain cast a deciding vote against the federal Employment Non Discrimination Act.

OPPOSED Protecting GLBT Americans from Hate Crimes. Senator McCain voted three times against expanding the federal hate crimes law to include sexual orientation.

PROPONENT of Discriminatory Military Policy. Senator McCain supports Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell and does not believe that gays should serve in the military.

OPPONENT of Equal Benefits for Same-Sex Couples. Senator McCain voted for the Defense of Marriage Act which prohibits same-sex couples from receiving federal rights and benefits in any state.

ACTIVELY SUPPORTED State Ban on Domestic Partnerships. Senator McCain campaigned for a ban on same-sex relationship recognition in his home state of Arizona – even appearing in a campaign television ad.

SUPPORTED the Confirmation of Anti-GLBT Equality Judges. Senator McCain voted to confirm President Bush’s judicial nominees who had taken anti-GLBT positions. He has pointed to Justice Samuel Alito as a role model for future Supreme Court appointments.

SUPPORTED a Discriminatory HIV/AIDS Policy. Senator McCain supported a Jesse Helms strategy to cut off funding for prevention efforts aimed at the gay community and voted to prohibit foreign nationals with HIV from immigrating to the United States.

ANNOUNCED this week in the NYT that he opposes gay adoption. “I don’t believe in gay adoption,” he told the NYT.

An endorsement from the Log Cabin Republicans would simply go to show how self-loathing they truly are. I however would applaud them for a non-endorsement in 2008.

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