Carl DeMaio , gay Republican California Congressional candidate, has been the target of homophobic attacks. But where are those attacks coming from? It’s not always from the far right social conservatives you’d expect; rather, it’s been from DeMaio’s left – the liberal and Democrat-affiliated groups that you’d think would be proud that an openly gay successful businessman has decided to run for office.


"I've found more tolerance, acceptance and inclusion from social conservative groups who have to reconcile that I'm a Republican who happens to be gay...versus the intolerance the LGBT leaders see me as a gay man who happens to be a Republican," DeMaio said.


As the race heats up and DeMaio gains in the polls ahead of the Republican primary on June 3rd, the LGBT groups have gone from silence about his candidacy to actively working against him.


“Despite claims that they insist on tolerance, diversity and acceptance on all political issues, I suspect that they really want to keep intact their alliance with unions so that they don't upset their funding sources and coalition. The Democratic groups need the GOP to remain the bogeyman because if the Republicans are no longer a threat, who needs to donate to these LGBT political groups?” he said.


Which makes me wonder: If they work actively against a Carl DeMaio, how exactly have the LGBT groups come to define “equality”? What do they actually want, if not someone like DeMaio? Does he not embody the openness, financial success and equality they envisioned?


And so while DeMaio does the hard work of taking the heat in front of social conservative crowds and slowly winning them over, the LGBT community continues to pat itself on the back and give one another awards and accolades.


Remind me, who’s working hardest for equality?


But the person least interested in DeMaio’s sexual orientation is, predictably, DeMaio himself, who labors mightily to stay focused on the issues that truly concern him.


DeMaio has a strong record to run on, and his policy platform is solid. He is an entrepreneur who says that the economy needs to be turned around. He believes that he would not be able to succeed in today’s economy as he did in the past. People who want that tried and true campaign message of hope and change see it in DeMaio. That seems especially be true for younger folks. The next generation hears his message and seems to agree – even DeMaio’s college tour is going well, which should encourage campus-shy Republicans.


Next month, President Obama will travel to California for fundraisers for the DCCC, and he’ll be raising a lot of money to help his fellow Democrats – no matter how white, male, middle-aged and straight they are.


It’s understandable to me that a president wants to protect an incumbent and that DeMaio winning in San Diego worries the Democrats more than other races. As DeMaio says, “They could stomach losing the Democratic freshman's seat to a fire breathing stereotypical Republican - but an openly gay man? That would upend their world.”


http://www.boston.com/community/forums/n...80/7131138

I've met Carl DeMaio. I used to live in San Diego. He isn't fit for office. Last time I met him, he told me, in a drunken stupor that the then acting Mayor was a (curse word) and a (derogatory term).

DeMaio, got virtually zero votes from the LGBT community in San Diego when he ran for Mayor. He will get virtually zero votes when he runs for Congress.

The LGBT Victory fund has endorsed 2 Gay Republicans running for Congress. One of them, in Mass, might actually win.

That's beside the point, Tom. Doesn't matter if he's liked or not, or electable or not.

His point is: "I've found more tolerance, acceptance and inclusion from social conservative groups who have to reconcile that I'm a Republican who happens to be gay...versus the intolerance the LGBT leaders see me as a gay man who happens to be a Republican,"

That being said. The article is currently nothing more than his statement. Where are the examples of the intolerance that he says he has to put up with?

thomas....help me out with this.....who is 'fit' for office

op's post is very poignant....

(04-30-2014 02:18 AM)DaSaintFan Wrote:  That being said. The article is currently nothing more than his statement. Where are the examples of the intolerance that he says he has to put up with?

I don't know about his specific circumstances but I have seen a growing intolerance of differing opinions in the gay community. The majority are falling in lockstep with the far left.

(04-30-2014 03:24 AM)stinkfist Wrote:  thomas....help me out with this.....who is 'fit' for office

op's post is very poignant....

Not Carl DeMaio. I'm talking about Rob Ford style comments.

Oh those crazy whacky tolerant leftists. What will they do next?

(04-30-2014 12:43 AM)Tom in Lazybrook Wrote:  I've met Carl DeMaio. I used to live in San Diego. He isn't fit for office. Last time I met him, he told me, in a drunken stupor that the then acting Mayor was a (curse word) and a (derogatory term).

DeMaio, got virtually zero votes from the LGBT community in San Diego when he ran for Mayor. He will get virtually zero votes when he runs for Congress.

The LGBT Victory fund has endorsed 2 Gay Republicans running for Congress. One of them, in Mass, might actually win.

riiiiiiiiight

(04-30-2014 09:22 AM)BeliefBlazer Wrote:  

(04-30-2014 02:18 AM)DaSaintFan Wrote:  That being said. The article is currently nothing more than his statement. Where are the examples of the intolerance that he says he has to put up with?

I don't know about his specific circumstances but I have seen a growing intolerance of differing opinions in the gay community. The majority are falling in lockstep with the far left.

Doesn't matter in this case, BB.. I belief that the intolerance in there. But when you make statements to the press like that, BB.. back it up.

(04-30-2014 12:43 AM)Tom in Lazybrook Wrote:  I've met Carl DeMaio. I used to live in San Diego. He isn't fit for office. Last time I met him, he told me, in a drunken stupor that the then acting Mayor was a (curse word) and a (derogatory term).

DeMaio, got virtually zero votes from the LGBT community in San Diego when he ran for Mayor. He will get virtually zero votes when he runs for Congress.

The LGBT Victory fund has endorsed 2 Gay Republicans running for Congress. One of them, in Mass, might actually win.

Why are their funds based on sexual activity?

Color me shocked, more intolerance from the tolerant left.

How long will it take, and at what point will people realize, that the true bigots are on the left and will only "tolerate" what they deem fit? History bears this out, for goodness sake. Ain' nothing new!

If you're part of a group that's supposed to be associated with one side and you leave the nest, there will be hell to pay. If you're gay, black, a woman, blah, blah, blah you're supposed to put all other stances behind for the larger cause. It could lead to a case of "not a true Scotsman".