(Washington Blade) Nancy Pelosi announced this week that she’s pushing for Rep. Chet Edwards of Texas to be Obama’s running mate.
Pelosi, who could be called one of the gay community’s biggest political allies, has a 100% rating from the Human Rights Campaign and has spoken at numerous events thrown by the organization. She has an entirely pro-gay rights voting record under her belt.
The Dallas Voice points out today, however, that the man she wants Obama to pick for his VP is decidedly anti-gay.
“Edwards scored a 15 out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s most recent Congressional scorecard, putting him in a three-way tie for least gay-friendly among 11 Democratic House members from Texas. Among other things, Edwards, a Southern Baptist, supported the Federal Marriage Amendment in 2006,” the story said.
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Nancy needs to get over it. It’s going to be Evan Bayh, looks like.
hostess: I think you’re right…announcement on Wednesday
In November 2006 she should have started impeachment proceedings against the criminals in the White House.
hostess: what use is a Speaker of the House if you don’t speak out?…checks and balances, baby…