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Originally posted by bilmore
Yeah, Kerry mentioned it as praise for Cheney.
Geez, S, get real. The only reason Kerry and Edwards keep bringing it up is because they know that part of W's base doesn't approve. Sleazy use of the kids.
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Pure nonsense. I could not disagree more.
It is inconceivable to me that the sexuality of Cheney's daughter is gay could cost B/C a single vote in this election.
However, it is worth pointing out to all Americans, including those who "disapprove" of homosexuality, that there are gay Republicans too -- including some who are well known -- it is hopefully harder for the bigots to demonize those with whom they are otherwise ideological soulmates, and may even make them think a bit.
It is also legitimate to point out -- as Edwards did to some extent and news organizations have done repeatedly-- the split betwween Bush and Cheney on this divisive soical issue.
I find it remarkable that you -- who apparently believes that George W. Bush wanders though the political world like a purposeful Candide - a naif who speaks from the heart and just does what is right and never engages in political calculation -- find it so easy to ascribe the worst motives to this.
So, if Kerry had not spoken her name, but had simply responded more generally with a reference that all recognized -- would you have had the same beef? Or should he just have let it go completely unmentioned, because, after all, it is so shameful?
S_A_M
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