GOP operative sends out homophobic attack on openly gay state senator

[proud2BlibKansan]

Message from Senator Justus:

Dear Friends,

Yesterday afternoon Bob Gough, on behalf of the Greater Kansas City Pachyderm Club, distributed an e-mail (below), soliciting an opponent in my upcoming reelection campaign. Apparently Mr. Gough does not have a problem with my voting record, leadership skills or proven ability to get things done for Kansas City. Instead, he is upset that in May of last year, I traveled to Iowa to marry my partner.

At a time when Missouri is faced with staggering unemployment, a healthcare crisis and unprecedented budget shortfalls, Mr. Gough's sole concern with my leadership seems to be my family and the person I love. While I spent hours this week fighting on the senate floor for a more efficient state government and healthcare for all Missourians, Mr. Gough was drafting an e-mail that resorts to the tiresome tactics of bigotry and fear.

I am proud of my record as the Senator of the 10th District of Missouri. Since I took office in 2007 I have passed over two dozen pieces of legislation that have made a difference in the lives of the people of Kansas City and Grandview. From sweeping foster care education reform, to job-creating economic development tools, I have proven I have the ability and experience to get things done in Jefferson City.

more: http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs022/1101940797541/archive/1103235145515.html

Gough's email:

From: "Robert Gough" <[e-mail]>
Date: March 25, 2010 4:48:56 PM CDT
To: "Pac Club Friend" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Do you get misty-eyed at weddings?

Do you get misty-eyed at weddings?

I usually get misty-eyed, but not this time. Ms. Justus is unopposed in her reelection bid in the 10th Senate District. Not one Republican or demorat has filed against her. If no one runs against Jolie, she will be declared reelected at 5:01 pm March 30. The 10th Senate District has at least 30,000 Republicans who could alter her effortless reelection. The deadline for filing is Tuesday March 30. We get the kind of government we deserve, not the kind we want. For information on filing, call Bob at 246-9730.

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs022/1101940797541/archive/1103235145515.html

[aquart]

1. "demorat"??? Small "d" no "c"?

I wish him an incurable gonad itch.

[proud2BlibKansan]

4. Yes what a slimy way to phrase it in an email to party operatives

[Warren DeMontague]

2. OMG! You mean she's one of "Teh Gay"?

I've heard of 'em. Didn't know they wuz real.

[sfwriter]

3. Well, bob just made my list... EOM

[proud2BlibKansan]

5. Good.

[proud2BlibKansan]

6. Kick