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April 26, 2010
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MUST READ: Outlook Endorses Democratic Statewide Ticket
This weekend, Outlook, a leading GLBT publication, endorsed the Democratic statewide ticket in this year's election, not only for next week's primary election, but also for the November general election.
Excerpts of the endorsements follow:
"…Strickland is a longtime ally of our community, and his running mate, [Yvette McGee Brown], knows us and our issues. From signing an executive order prohibiting GLBT discrimination to supporting HB176 to implementing policies at the YWCA that were pro-GLBT, this dynamic duo has our backs, and we have theirs. Their opposition, former Congressman John Kasich and current State Auditor Mary Taylor are anti-progressive teabaggers with nothing to show in terms of support of diversity or valuing anyone who is not a donor to their campaigns…
"…[Secretary of State candidate Maryellen] O'Shaughnessy has been a strong supporter of our community during her time on Columbus City Council and will continue the openness and diversity that office has enjoyed for the past four years. Her opponent, State Senator Jon Husted, has voted with our community on the issue of GLBT adoption, but his current run to the right, touting himself as the only 'true' conservative in his own primary, gives us pause as to how far he will bow to the right-wing powers that control his purse strings.
"[Attorney General Rich] Cordray's credentials are beyond question, having received HRC awards long before it was fashionable to do so, and [Ohio Treasurer Kevin L.] Boyce was a strong progressive voice on Columbus City Council. Both have continued their commitments to our issues in their current offices and should be retained. Cordray's opponent is former US Senator Mike DeWine, who has shown his true colors in voting against us time and time again at the federal level. Boyce's opponent is, perhaps, the most insidious candidate running. Josh Mandel supported full GLBT equality when he was student body president at OSU, yet voted against HB176 as 'not good for business.' Hypocrisy is the worst form of politics. Shame on you, Mandel.
"[Hamilton County Commission President David] Pepper has shown moxie as a Commissioner in blood red Hamilton County, supporting repeal of their punitive anti-GLBT legislation and championing progressive causes. [Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice-designate] Eric Brown is among our strongest, most vocal allies on the bench, and will remain so at the Supreme Court…"
Read the full article here.
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