Gingrich to Gay Man: Vote Obama

[cawacko]

Kind of interesting. In a way Gingrich is just being honest here which is something we could use more of from politicians. On the campaign trail though candidates get asked what they would do for many different groups and as President you represent all Americans so doesn't this question deserve some type of answer other than the response he gives?


Gingrich to gay man: Vote Obama


Republican Presidential contender Newt Gingrich had one message for a gay Iowa man: Don’t bother with me, vote Obama.

Or so says a professor who met Gingrich at the Smokey Row coffee house in Iowa, according to the Des Moines Register.

“I asked him if he’s elected, how does he plan to engage gay Americans. How are we to support him? And he told me to support Obama,” Scott Arnold, an associate professor of writing at William Penn University told the paper.

“When you ask somebody a question and you expect them to support all Americans and have everyone’s general interest,” Arnold continued. “It’s a little bit frustrating and disheartening when you’re told to support the other side. That he doesn’t’ need your support.”

Gingrich has said he supports a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage and that same-sex marriage “is a temporary aberration that will dissipate.”

And later, a vet apparently has some choice words for Gingrich, calling him a bleeping-bleep-bleep:

“The grinning man got Gingrich’s attention with ‘You know something?’ before following with ‘you’re a f–ing as-hole,’” Mediaite reports.


http://blog.sfgate.com/nov05election/2011/12/21/gingrich-to-gay-man-vote-obama/?tsp=1

 

[Alias]

Good for Newt. Run on principles, not on buying votes.

All of you greedy lefties need to remember the words of JFK......"Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."

 

[Jarod]

I wonder if Gingrich's Gay sister will vote for him or President Obama?

 

[Alias]

I wonder if Gingrich's Gay sister will vote for him or President Obama?

Ever hear of "Log Cabin" Republicans? There are more queer conservatives then you might think.

 

[cawacko]

Good for Newt. Run on principles, not on buying votes.

All of you greedy lefties need to remember the words of JFK......"Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."

Does he hold no position though? It is not pandering to state your position.

 

[Alias]

Does he hold no position though? It is not pandering to state your position.

He did state his position. He is against queer marriage. Other than that, what else should Newt do?

 

[cawacko]

He did state his position. He is against queer marriage. Other than that, what else should Newt do?

There are more to "fags" (that's what they are right?) than gay marriage. Gay marriage is not the only issue gay people care about.

 

[WinterBorn]

Good for Newt. Run on principles, not on buying votes.

All of you greedy lefties need to remember the words of JFK......"Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."

 

[Jarod]

Ever hear of "Log Cabin" Republicans? There are more queer conservatives then you might think.

I know there are a lot of em, my sister in law is one.

I dont belive that many will vote for Gingrich.

 

[DamnYankee]

What did this queer mean by "engage gay Americans"? Gingrich is running for POTUS, not some small town mayor. Gingrich has been campaigning on limited, constitutional federal government. There are no provisions for special interest groups, and there shouldn't be.

 

[cawacko]

What did this queer mean by "engage gay Americans"? Gingrich is running for POTUS, not some small town mayor. Gingrich has been campaigning on limited, constitutional federal government. There are no provisions for special interest groups, and there shouldn't be.

Part of me gets that answer and part of me asks what if someone asks Gingrich 'what will you do for farmers?' or 'what will you do for gun owners?' or 'what will you do for christians?' do you think he would say 'vote for Obama?'

 

[Jarod]

A better answer, while I dont agree with it is this.

I will implament the policies that will result in a stronger America. These policies and programs will result in a better life for all Americans. Yes we do not agree on Gay marriage, but that is one issue, I want you to be part of my cause and there is room for you. Join us lets fight together for the soul of America, lets put aside the small issues that we disagree on and move forward healing our nation and saving it from the tyrany of socialism. Then, when America is strong again for all of us, lets iron out these social issues.

 

[DamnYankee]

Part of me gets that answer and part of me asks what if someone asks Gingrich 'what will you do for farmers?' or 'what will you do for gun owners?' or 'what will you do for christians?' do you think he would say 'vote for Obama?'

I think the answer to all three should be: 'get government off your back'. As a Christian and gun owner, that's what I'd like to hear. Farmers that I've known would too.

 

[Alias]

There are more to "fags" (that's what they are right?) than gay marriage. Gay marriage is not the only issue gay people care about.

What other issue does he need to talk about?

 

[SmarterthanYou]

Good for Newt. Run on principles, not on buying votes.

All of you greedy lefties need to remember the words of JFK......"Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."

that's extremely hypocritical of you, given that you want to see the feds ignore the constitution when holding american citizens indefinitely, unless you can be provided clear and convincing proof of one being held wrongly, but then you'll only help that one.....not stop the abuse of the power.

 

[Alias]

Laughing at the words of JFK?

 

[Alias]

I know there are a lot of em, my sister in law is one.

I dont belive that many will vote for Gingrich.

I think Newt can win without the queer vote. Obama won without the red neck vote.

 

[Alias]

that's extremely hypocritical of you, given that you want to see the feds ignore the constitution when holding american citizens indefinitely, unless you can be provided clear and convincing proof of one being held wrongly, but then you'll only help that one.....not stop the abuse of the power.

Whine about it to Abe Lincoln. I'll take his side on this issue and take my chances.

 

[Mott the Hoople]

Ever hear of "Log Cabin" Republicans? There are more queer conservatives then you might think.

Like you?

 

[NOVA]

There are more to "fags" (that's what they are right?) than gay marriage. Gay marriage is not the only issue gay people care about.

Other than same sex marriage, what issues are peculiar to only homos.....???

They enjoy the same rights as the rest of us.