National LGBT Leaders Endorse John Edwards For President

[Bluebear]

Chapel Hill, North Carolina – The John Edwards for President campaign announced today that prominent LGBT leaders from across the country endorsed Senator John Edwards for President.

"I am honored to have the support of so many well-respected LGBT leaders," said Edwards. "They work hard every day to make our country a better place and I am proud to join with them to fight for equal rights for all Americans."

The following LGBT leaders endorsed Edwards for President:

* Skip Paul, Corporate Executive
* Darren Star, TV Producer
* Julie Johnson, Human Rights Campaign Public Policy Committee Co-Chair
* Eric Stern, Former National Stonewall Democrats Executive Director; Former Democratic National Committee LGBT Outreach Director
* David Mixner, Former Bill Clinton for President Adviser; LGBT activist, fundraiser, author www.davidmixner.com
* Dennis Erdman, TV Producer/ Director
* Mary Snider, Human Rights Campaign Board of Directors Executive Committee Member
* David Tseng, Kerry-Edwards 2004 National LGBT Advisory Committee Co-Chair; Former Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) National Executive Director
* David Mariner, Former Out for Howard Dean Co-Chair; Founder, www.outfordemocracy.org
* James Duff, TV Producer
* Ramon Gardenhire, National Stonewall Democrats Black Caucus Co-Chair; Former DNC LGBT Deputy Outreach Director
* Scott Benson, Majority Leader Minneapolis City Council
* Shane Larson, AFL-CIO Pride @ Work National Executive Board Member; Association of Flight Attendants (AFA)-Communications Workers of America (CWA) Government Affairs Director
* Scott Wiener, Human Rights Campaign Board of Directors Member; San Francisco Democratic Party Chair* (for identification purposes only)
* Jeff Gardner, Garden State Equality Vice Chair; New Jersey for Democracy Co-Chair
* Lynne Wiggins, Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) National Leadership Council Member; Former Human Rights Campaign Board of Governors Member
* Ken Keechl, Broward County Commissioner; Former Dolphin Democrats President
* Linda Elliott, Human Rights Committee Board of Directors Member
* Dave Garrity, Former Democratic National Committee Member
* Mark Periello, Former Human Rights Campaign staff member; Democratic strategist
* Ron Ginsburg, LGBT Community Activist; business owner
* Randall Kelly, LGBT Community Activist; attorney
* Stephanie Kornegay, LGBT Community Activist; business owner
* Robert D. Horvath, Mautner Project Board of Directors Member
* Patrick J. Lyden, LGBT Community Activist; Homeland Security Advisor

http://johnedwards.com/news/press-releases/200700410-lgbt/

[shadowknows69]

1. No shit

Good for Edwards. Sorry Hil, guess you should have been clearer on that whole "are gays immoral" thing.

[Bluebear]

2. Well, she "left it others" to get the endorsements, didn't she? nt

[ronnykmarshall]

6. I'm so surprised

after that barn storming speech by Obama defending 'the gays' he didn't get an impressive endorsement list like Edwards!

Oh wait! He basically said the same thing Hillary said.

Now why is that ALWAYS overlooked around here?

[Bluebear]

7. Looks like my choice of candidates is crystallizing here. nt

[ronnykmarshall]

10. I'm open for any Democrat that's runing.

My pick right now is Hillary. I love Edwards AND Obama.

I just get sick of all the Hillary bashing (and I know you didn't do that here).

Hillary could cure cancer and the bashers would say "Oh she just did that for politcal reasons".

[William769]

13. Amen to that brother!

ON EDIT: Or should I say sister? :evilgrin:

[ronnykmarshall]

14. Call me anything you want.

Just make sure you call out my name during the nasty!

[myrna minx]

12. They'll let others decide if being gay is immoral.

:eyes: Good on Edwards. He really is laying the groundwork of being the true populist candidate. I haven't read the cover article About Clinton and Obama from the Advocate yet (my friend left it for me to read this last weekend) but it looks like Edwards is becoming the front runner for GLBT rights.

[Spiffarino]

17. Yay!

My home-stater!

:D:thumbsup:

[blm]

3. Edwards is really laying the groundwork - who says experience should be ignored?

He's a far better primary candidate now than he was in 2003. That makes him a much more plausible presidential candidate, too.

The further he keeps himself from the Bush family and their secrecy and privilege, the more likely he'll climb on my list.

[William769]

4. Good thing not all Homosexuals vote in a bloc.

[Bluebear]

5. What is that supposed to mean?

[William769]

11. Sorry.

I thought it was self explanatory.

[Bluebear]

18. It's not at all.

[Madspirit]

9. Inquiring Minds

...do want to know what you meant by that.
Lee

[Bluebear]

21. I don't think we are going to be honored with an answer. nt

[Madspirit]

8. Homosexual here!! hee

...and may I just say...Whoohoohoo!!

He has been my candidate of choice for a while.
Lee

[Spiffarino]

19. A major candidate who cares about everyone's rights?

Who woulda thought?

:bounce:

[Forkboy]

15. Most endorsements are for show and have little actual effect on how most people vote.

But this is a biggie,and a great step for Edwards.See what you get when you actually take a strong position on something? Good for John.

And btw-be honest now,how many were ready to attack based on just my subject line? :evilgrin:

[Spiffarino]

20. Agreed. Whether it helps elect him or not...

...he is taking a stand on the most important civil rights issue of the day. I'm damn sick of Publicans using homophobia to gain and hold power. Time to call it what it is: Bigotry.

[citizen snips]

16. K&R

n/t

[Bluebear]

22. :)

[ultraist]

23. WOOT!

:kick: