Comments on: Will Pawlenty try to scale back LGBT rights in 2010?

By: Mill

Mill — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 02:19:39 +0000

I expect that Mr. Pawlenty appreciates the opportunity to do some gay-bashing to bolster his presidential appeal to right wing Republicans.

Were there problems with school employees showing up unexpectedly cross-dressed?

By: Ambrose Charpentier

Ambrose Charpentier — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:19:33 +0000

Pawlenty began saying he regretted his 1993 vote when he started running for governor the first time. And his excuse for his change of heart on the legislation has always been the same – focusing on men who “simply dress as women.” He shows no understanding of the terrible difficulties transgendered people face.

I confronted Pawlenty about his change in position on this legislation after a gubernatorial debate in his first run for governor. It was clear to me from his response that he changed his position to appeal to the religious right fringe that controls Republican endorsements. His rationale was carefully constructed to cause him the least amount of collateral damage. What he actually believes is right or wrong on this issue is irrelevant. I’m not sure he’s even thought about it. What interests him is always what will get him to the next rung on the ladder he’s climbing. If real people get hurt in the process, too bad.

By: Progressively Queer

Progressively Queer — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:20:53 +0000

Dennis, no one needs to portray Gov. Pawlenty as a homophobe–he does that well enough on his own. His record of vetoing pro-LGBT bills speaks for itself.

And if he has any hope of getting the Republican ticket for 2012, more rhetoric like this is going to crop up.

By: Dennis Holman

Dennis Holman — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:11:27 +0000

What a leap! How do you go from Pawlenty’s regret for a vote in 1993 to an active attempt to “scale back LGBT rights.”
As you are well aware, it is the Legislature that legislates. The ultra-liberal, nanny-state Minnesota Legislature would have no intention of allowing such legislation to pass, even if it were to be introduced.
This article appears to be a shot at a lame duck, attempting portray the Governor as another homophobic Republican (no doubt, undeserving of consideration for any advancement of his political career).

By: Lazercat

Lazercat — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:06:49 +0000

Will 2012 be the end of the world?

By: Lazercat

Lazercat — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:05:59 +0000

I love headlines that begin with Will?