Posted on 02/06/2006 2:35:43 PM PST by DBeers
TAMPA, Fla. Same-sex couples should be able to adopt children, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jim Davis told a largely gay group Saturday. But the Tampa congressman later told reporters that he does not support gay marriage in Florida.
Davis spoke at a conference of the Florida Gay-Lesbian-Bisexual-Transgender Democratic Caucus.
"I believe, as my grandfather did, that we are all equal in the eyes of God," he said. "What matters is on the inside."
Davis also told the conference that he would work to reduce school class sizes and fight oil drilling off Florida beaches. Citing the Terri Schiavo case, he said he thought family members should make end-of-life decisions without government interference.
He told reporters afterward that he supported civil unions, but he did not think the state was ready for a Massachusetts-style system allowing marriage between same-sex partners.
"I think marriage is a religious sacrament, and I don't think the government should get involved in that," Davis said. "But I do think as governor I have an obligation to make sure that every person is treated fairly."
According to census data, about 1.2 million of Florida's estimated 10 million voters consider themselves to be gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, said Stephen Gaskill, the caucus' communications director.
About 70 percent of those voters are Democrats, Gaskill said.
Davis and state Sen. Rod Smith are competing in the Sept. 5 primary for the gubernatorial nomination. The winner will face either Attorney General Charlie Crist or state Chief Financial Officer Tom Gallagher, who seek the Republican nomination.
The general election is Nov. 7
Another DemonRat opens his big fat mouth in Fla. Vote GOP in Florida.
Another liberal pandering to his base...
LOL
Does the census now ask people if they are (a) voters and (b) transgendered???
I guess 12% of Fla voters are supposed to be gay. right.
LOL -actually the word "estimated" should clue anyone in to the fact that the numbers the homosexual activist promotes are derived and manipulated. The census counts -it does not statistically sample...
I am guessing that the communications director of the Florida Gay-Lesbian-Bisexual-Transgender Democratic Caucus considers that a low estimate. Why, everybody he knows is . . .
Yep, that's a great idea. Put at-risk children into another risky situation.
I can't stand people who use children as little progressive social experiments.
**spit**
WTF? Clueless.
Their strong recruitment effort has increased the percentage from 10% (per kinsey...LOL) to 12%!!!
I cannot believe (actually I can believe) they have a GBLT caucus in Florida - is that common practice in other states' demonrat parties?
Oh yeah, queer adotpion goes over real well in the elderly, Cuban and African American communities.
Is it just me or are Democrats starting to talk about God more now that we are appraoching elections. It reminds me of the fellow who never thinks about God until his engine sputters out of gas on a lonely country road.
If I had to pick -- I pray that I never do -- then I would pick marriage over adoption. Please, LEAVE THE KIDS ALONE!
This boy isn't going to fly here in Florida.
Guarantee it.
I like his stance. It ensures his defeat.
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