106 gay candidates elected to office...

[cynatnite]

A record number of openly LGBT candidates have been elected to public office in 2010, according to the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund.

“There is no sugar-coating the loss of so many of our straight allies in Congress, but we can be proud that our community continues to expand its voice at all levels of government in America,” said Chuck Wolfe, president and CEO of the Victory Fund. “Out public officials are having a sizable impact on the local, state and national debates about LGBT equality. Increasing their numbers is a vital part of a long-term strategy to change America’s politics and make our country freer and fairer for everyone. We will continue to focus on training committed, qualified candidates, and we will work hard to get them elected to public office.”

At least 106 of the group’s record-breaking 164 endorsed candidates were winners as of Wednesday morning, the Victory Fund said.

http://www.dallasvoice.com/record-106-gay-candidates-elected-2010-1050822.html

[sakabatou]

1. That's pretty good

[KansDem]

2. Congratulations!!!

:woohoo:

[gateley]

3. That's WONDERFUL! It give me hope for our country. Sometimes it's hard to

remember that most of them AREN'T bigots and racists. :headbang:

[cynatnite]

4. kicking because we need all the good news we can get. n/t

[AmandaMae]

5. well that's one thing to be happy about this election. n/t

[donheld]

6. k & R