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In reply to the discussion: Bruce Jenner: McConnell & Boehner would be "very receptive" to helping champion transgender cause [View all]merrily
(45,251 posts)He said he had been a Democrat, but switched to Republican. He said that he was giving a speech to a large gathering of Republicans, maybe even at a national conventions? (not sure about that last bit.) He said to them (not exact words) that his daughters were pro-choice and he had gay friends. He asked, "Is the elephant's back broad enough for my daughters and my friends?" Claimed he got a standing ovation.
Just like Democrats would love more Republican and Indie votes, Republicans would love more votes from Democrats and Indies, including women and members of the LGBTQ community. Neither of those two parties can afford to alienate their respective bases (yet) though.
It will be interesting to see what happens to both Republicans and Democrats if Republicans are ever able to get sane about equality (which includes reproductive choice).