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David__77

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21. That last part, I'm not sure about.
Fri Apr 19, 2019, 01:11 PM
Apr 2019

We've all got our own understandings of what constitutes antigay or homophobe, etc. I think that there are plenty of voters who would assert that "gay or lesbian relations" is "morally wrong" (http://www.gallup.com/file/poll/191909/160526MoralAcceptability.pdf?utm_source=link_newsv9&utm_campaign=item_191903&utm_medium=copy). I think that there are also many who might assert that they are "morally acceptable," and still be uncomfortable with homosexuality, or with the idea of their child being gay, for instance.

I think things are going in the right direction definitely. I also don't want to underestimate the extent of anti-homosexuality viewpoints. I've seen the evolution in viewpoints, including in my own mother who is a Democrat - I think that evolution is still playing out forcefully, and further transformation is occurring with new generations coming onto the stage.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
I like Cory a lot too, and Pete a LOT! elleng Apr 2019 #1
I would be proud Ohiogal Apr 2019 #2
"I don't know if he could win the primaries because of being gay and married" True Dough Apr 2019 #3
lage chunks of the democratic coalition are not particularly gay - friendly ya know nt msongs Apr 2019 #4
"large chunks" True Dough Apr 2019 #5
+1 Celerity Apr 2019 #6
Without a doubt! True Dough Apr 2019 #7
He'll have a tough time getting into double digits across the Southeast and up into Appalachia madville Apr 2019 #10
That may be true True Dough Apr 2019 #11
I'd estimate that figure as 30%. David__77 Apr 2019 #13
It's interesting that a Bernie supporter and a Biden supporter see homophobia as a big barrier True Dough Apr 2019 #14
I didn't say that. David__77 Apr 2019 #15
I wasn't suggesting that you're anti-Buttigieg True Dough Apr 2019 #17
Understood. David__77 Apr 2019 #19
It exists, but I believe it isn't significant enough True Dough Apr 2019 #20
That last part, I'm not sure about. David__77 Apr 2019 #21
I just about agree with your assessment as outlined. WeekiWater Apr 2019 #16
I say that as a gay man in California. David__77 Apr 2019 #18
It's good to support a party so many great choices sandensea Apr 2019 #8
Amen to that! Kentonio Apr 2019 #12
All but Tulsi. Drunken Irishman Apr 2019 #9
Just a reminder to Warren fans Green Line Apr 2019 #22
Thanks for the reminder. Iggo Apr 2019 #24
Interesting. I will wash socks and think about that. n/t rzemanfl Apr 2019 #25
I like 'em all. Iggo Apr 2019 #23
They are all so good, I love everyone of them katmondoo Apr 2019 #26
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