Tag Archives: 2016 elections

Southern Baptists Turn On Ben Carson

Via the Washington Post: Southern Baptists find themselves in the midst of another political controversy over the upcoming appearance — now canceled — of Ben Carson at their Pastors’ Conference. Carson is a celebrated neurosurgeon, conservative commentator and likely presidential candidate. A number of Baptist pastors, especially those affiliated with Baptist21, spoke out against Carson’s appearance. Their concerns were primarily …

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Hillary Gives Away Pride Stickers

To get one you’ll need to sign up for her email list, of course.

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Sen. Ted Cruz: Hispanics Don’t Panhandle

“I don’t think I’ve ever seen an Hispanic panhandler. And the reason is: In our community it would be shameful to be begging on the street. I think the Hispanic community is a fundamentally conservative community. If you look at the values that resonate in our community, they’re faith, family, patriotism, hard work,” Cruz said. “Now if you want people …

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Ben Carson: I’m No Homophobe But Let’s Impeach Judges Who Give “Extra Rights”

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Sen. Bernie Sanders To Enter 2016 Race

Via the Associated Press: Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders will announce his plans to seek the Democratic nomination for president on Thursday, presenting a liberal challenge to Hillary Rodham Clinton. Sanders, an independent who describes himself as a “democratic socialist,” will follow a formal statement with a major campaign kickoff in his home state in several weeks. Two people familiar with …

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Rep. Mark Pocan On Hotel/Cruz Flap

“I know there are Republican members of the LGBT community. And there are Republican legislators who support equality, albeit not many. Fine, go ahead and throw them a fundraiser they will remember for a long time. But let’s not support those who believe we’ll burn in hell because of who we are and who we love. Does a candidate for …

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Clinton Campaign Goes Rainbow

Hillary Clinton’s social media accounts just swapped out the campaign’s logo for the above rainbow version.

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Marco Rubio: It’s Ridiculous To Think Gays Have A Constitutional Right To Marriage

“There is no federal constitutional right to same sex-marriage. It doesn’t exist. There is no federal constitutional right to same sex-marriage. There isn’t such a right. You would have to really have a ridiculous and absurd reading of the U.S. constitution to reach the conclusion that people have a right to marry someone of the same sex. There is no …

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Ted Cruz To Evangelicals: Radical Liberal Fascists Are Persecuting Christians

Via The Hill: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Saturday said Democrats had gone to extremes in their persecution of Christians. “Today’s Democratic Party has decided there is no room for Christians in today’s Democratic Party,” he said at the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition summit in Waukee, Iowa. “There is a liberal fascism that is going after Christian believers,” the …

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Breitbart Headline Of The Day

Similar headlines can be found across Teabagistan.

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Hotelier Mati Weiderpass: My Meeting With Ted Cruz Was Good For LGBT Rights

“I am happy to see such passion and energy in support of gay rights. We just need to channel that passion and energy to those who would deny us those rights. The dinner with Ted Cruz happened only because IT WAS NOT A FUNDRAISER. It was about security for Israel, but it also gave me a rare opportunity to address …

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CRUZ FALLOUT: Broadway Cares Cancels AIDS Fundraiser At Ian Reisner’s Hotel

From the executive director of Broadway Cares: It is with regret that we have decided to cancel this year’s edition of the Broadway Bares Solo Strips fundraiser, which was scheduled for May 10 at the NYC club 42West. We cannot in good conscience hold an event at a venue whose owners have alienated our community, as reflected in an April …

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Tweet Of The Day – Ben Carson

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Ted Cruz Files Two Anti-Gay Marriage Bills

Via Bloomberg: Days before the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on same-sex marriage, Senator Ted Cruz has filed two bills to protect states that bar gay couples from marrying. Cruz’s legislation would establish a constitutional amendment shielding states that define marriage as between one woman and one man from legal action, according to bill language obtained by Bloomberg News. A …

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Today’s Crazy Lie From Mike Huckabee

“If the courts rule that people have a civil right not only to be a homosexual but a civil right to have a homosexual marriage, then a homosexual couple coming to a pastor who believes in biblical marriage who says ‘I can’t perform that wedding’ will now be breaking the law. It’s not just saying, ‘I’m sorry you have a …

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Hotelier Ian Reisner Reacts To Cruz Flap

“For my entire adult life, I have been an ardent supporter and activist for gay rights and LGBT organizations worldwide. I was given the opportunity to have a candid conversation with Senator Ted Cruz on where he stood on issues including the state of Israel and national security, which are the only places where we share common ground. It was …

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Ted Cruz: I Took Money From Those Gays But I’m Still Against Same-Sex Marriage UPDATE: Maybe It Wasn’t A Fundraiser?

Earlier today the New York Times reported that Sen. Ted Cruz held a fundraiser this week in the Manhattan penthouse of multimillionaire gay hoteliers Ian Reisner and Mati Weiderpass (above). As you can imagine, that report has caused a furor in Teabagistan and tonight Cruz had to rush out a reassuring statement. Ted Cruz was forced to reiterate his stance …

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Sen. Ted Cruz Meets Gay NYC Hoteliers

Via the New York Times: Senator Ted Cruz, the Republican presidential candidate, has positioned himself as a strong opponent to same-sex marriage, urging pastors nationwide to preach in support of marriage as an institution between a man and a woman, which he said was “ordained by God.” But on Wednesday night, at a reception for him at the Manhattan apartment …

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Rick Perry: I’d Probably Attend A Gay Wedding But That’s A Gotcha Question

I’ve included Perry’s infamous anti-gay ad from 2012.

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Jon Stewart Rips GOP Gay Wedding Flap

Mediaite recaps: Jon Stewart tonight mocked all the Republican candidates who gave all sorts of answers to the question of whether they’d go to a gay wedding. Because if, Stewart said, this election comes down to one thing, it’s “who do you trust to pick up a phone at 3 am and RSVP to a gay wedding?” He saved perhaps …

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