Winger Projection? "Kerry could become first gay Pres" - by Jeff Gannon

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Kerry Could Become First Gay President
By Jeff Gannon
Talon News
October 12, 2004

Inasmuch as Bill Clinton is considered by some members of the African-American community to be "the first black president" because of their perception of his positions with regard to minority issues, Democratic Sen. John Kerry might someday be known as "the first gay president" were he to win the White House in November.

The Massachusetts liberal has enjoyed a 100% rating from the homosexual advocacy group, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), since 1995 in recognition of his support for the pro-gay agenda.

Despite his stated opposition to gay marriage, Kerry and his running mate, Sen. John Edwards (D-NC), who also boasts a 100% rating from the HRC, can expect to receive a high percentage of the gay vote, estimated to be around 4 million. Kerry voted against the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in 1996 and both candidates oppose the constitutional amendment to protect marriage sought by President Bush.

The Kerry-Edwards web site features a recitation of support for an extensive pro-homosexual platform. The Democrats have pledged to expand homosexual rights in domestic partnerships and add sexual orientation and gender identity to the federal employment non-discrimination regulations.

In an interview with a leading national gay magazine, "The Advocate," Kerry touted his support for homosexuals, pointing to what he calls "a 35-year lifetime record of fighting for equality."

Kerry contrasted his positions with those of the man he wants to replace, saying, "The difference between me and George Bush will be the difference to gay and lesbian couples and individuals across this country -- whether rights are afforded them or whether or not they are discriminated against."

http://www.talonnews.com/news/2004/october/1012_kerry_gay_president.shtml

Another case of "winger projection" - ie, the pot pre-emptively calling the kettle black?

(See the link below to understand the "projection" angle.)
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=221x6206

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1. So...when pressed to come up with original material, this is it?

Wow, that's pretty sad.

C ya,

THe Plaid Adder

[Career Prole]

2. By that logic

Jeff Gannon is the first mass-murdering reporter.

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3. And Kerry is also the first woman president, since he supports

women's rights!

Therefore making him the first lesbian president!

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4. Oh man, what a stretch that is, I hope they pulled a muscle

...in their heads coming up with that piece.

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5. It also distorts Edwards record

His first two years as Senator he didn't have that rating.

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6. takes one to know one?

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7. Gannon's already history

And blogs like AmericaBlog and DailyKOS are slowly piecing together the truly pathetic and hypocritical life of a sad little liar.

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8. ....

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