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June 06, 2006
Liddy Dole Loses It with Rabid Attack
We ususally don't like to repost press releases on the TrailMix blog. That's just lazy and uncreative blogging. However, we had to post the following from Elizabeth Dole as her committee flies off the handle in a rabid attack against the Stonewall Democrats National Convention this past weekend in Pittsburgh.
The committee accuses Stonewall of being a "radical gay group." They even complained about our Warhol-like convention logo because they thought it made Rick Santorum look bad. Just how radical are our members? Well, we began the opening session with the Pledge of Allegiance and a salute to veterans in our membership and concluded the day with a Pittsburgh Pirates baseball game. Edgy.
Oh...Rick Santorum was well aware of our grassroots trainings in Pittsburgh. Although he didn't register for the convention himself, he did send staff members in his place. After we caught an employee of his campaign videotaping Stonewall members from across the country at our opening reception, we asked him to leave. We're not sure why, but he literally ran down the street with camera in hand and squealed his wheels out of the driveway when he was caught. Some members of our college chapters sniffed him out as a plant early (he enthusiastically wore an anti-Santorum button on his blazer) and playfully flirted with the poor guy, who stiffened up and was visibly uncomfortable (those guys were out of his league anyway).
Click below to read the release from Elizabeth Dole.
NRSC PRESS RELEASE
The National Republican Senatorial Committee
Elizabeth Dole, Chair
For Immediate Release:
Friday, June 2, 2006
Contact: Dan Ronayne
(202) XXX-XXXX
ON EVE OF SENATE GAY MARRIAGE VOTE, "SILENT BOB" HIDES BEHIND HOWARD DEAN
DNC Chair To Stand In For Silent Bob in Pittsburgh With The National Stonewall Democrats, A Radical Gay Group Backing Bob Casey, Jr.
WASHINGTON--The NRSC released the following statement regarding Howard Dean's appearance in Pittsburgh before the gay rights group the "Stonewall Democrats" this Saturday in Pittsburgh.
"As the Senate prepares to vote on The Federal Marriage Amendment, Silent Bob is ducking an appearance before a gay rights group. The fact that Casey Jr. is having Howard Dean stand in for him speaks volumes about his political courage. When given a chance to stand up for something, Casey Jr. comes up empty again," said Dan Ronayne, NRSC Spokesman.
On June 5, 2006, The "Senate Meets At 2 PM To Resume Consideration Of The Motion To Proceed To S.J.Res.1, The 'Marriage Protection Amendment.'" (FNS Daybook, June 5, 2006)
DNC Chair Howard Dean Is Scheduled To Attend The National Stonewall Democrat Convention This Saturday In Pittsburgh. (National Stonewall Democrats Website, http://www.stonewalldemocrats.org/convsched/, Accessed June 1, 2006)
THE STONEWALL DEMOCRATS SUPPORT "MARRIAGE EQUALITY" FOR HOMOSEXUALS AND BACK BOB CASEY, JR. FOR U.S. SENATE
"The National Stonewall Democrats Support Full Marriage Equality For Same-Sex Families." (Eric Stern, National Stonewall Democrats Executive Director, Op-Ed, "Marriage: An Equal Responsibility," May 2005)
"U.S. Senate Candidate Bob Casey Has Won The Unanimous Endorsement Of The Capital Region Stonewall Democrats, The Harrisburg Area's Largest Political Organization Of LGBT Democrats And Straight Allies." (Capital Region Stonewall Democrats, Press Release, "Casey Gains Gay Endorsement," May 11, 2006)
And The National Stonewall Democrats' Convention Poster Features Pictures Of Senator Santorum And Says, "Pittsburgh: Where Warhol Began His Career, Where Democrats Will Help Rick Santorum End His." (National Stonewall Democrats Website, http://www.stonewalldemocrats.org/convention/, June 1, 2006)
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National Stonewall Democrats is the only national organization of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Democrats, with more than 90 local chapters across the nation. NSD is committed to working through the Democratic Party to advance the rights of all people regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Posted by NSD at June 6, 2006 12:49 PM
