Obama and gay rights

By Michael J.W. Stickings

The Advocate: "The Obama campaign is lavishing some of its cash advantage on LGBTs with targeted ad buys in Ohio and Texas leading up to the critical March 4 primaries in both states..."

As John Aravosis points out, Obama and Clinton are "both excellent on the issue, and far better than McCain and the far-right bureaucrats and Supreme Court justices he'd appoint," and Pam Spaulding notes that "this is a real sign of recognition and support of the LGBT communities in Red states".

This is a very good move on Obama's part -- the race is close in Ohio and Texas, and every vote counts -- but it also reflects what I think is a genuine commitment on his part to gay rights. It isn't just about the talk with Obama. It's about doing what's right.

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