The Elephant in the Race: Gay Republican Candidacy
Richard Tisei and Barney Frank share opposing views on how LGBT candidates can impact the Republican party.
Congressman John Tierney hosted a telephone press conference Thursday afternoon with openly gay Congressman Barney Frank to discuss the 6th District race and LGBT rights. This race has gained national attention, and not just because Republicans have a shot at grabbing a Massachusetts congressional seat. If elected, Tisei would be the first openly gay Republican elected to Congress. Frank -- who recently referred to Log Cabin Republicans as "Uncle Tom" -- bluntly said Tisei, who is also openly gay, would not be able to impact the Republican party when it comes to gay rights. And that brings about the discussion of whether or not an elected official can affect change in his or her party on big issues that define that party's platform. Frank …
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Bryan McGonigle2
8:56 am on Friday, September 14, 2012
The real elephant in the room is that we'll be stuck with Tierney for a long time if he wins re-election. Why not vote him out this time and elect a Democrat you can be proud of in two years time? more ›