Posted on 06/05/2006 9:10:29 PM PDT by Aussie Dasher
Sen. Hillary Clinton said the discussion of gay marriage in Congress this week is a priority of the "political machine of the White House and the Republican majority" but her constituents put other concerns first.
"When I travel around and speak with people whom I'm representing, they worry about everything from terrorism to gas prices to the cost of health care to energy independence," Clinton said Monday at a fundraising luncheon. "There's a long list. What we're going to do this week is not on the list. It is unfortunately on the list of the political machine of the White House and the Republican majority."
Clinton spoke to a crowd of about 1,500 people at the New York Women for Hillary lunch, which was expected to raise more than $350,000 for her already well-funded re-election campaign.
After showing her campaign video, Clinton told her audience that in the days after the Sept. 11 attacks the country could have been brought together but the Bush administration did not take advantage of that and instead focused on divisive issues like gay marriage.
"After 9/11, I think the president could have asked us to do anything and we would have done it," she said, offering as examples taking on health care issues and lessening gas usage. "There were so many opportunities and, unfortunately, a different kind of decision was made. We're seeing it again this week."
President Bush has been outspoken in his support of a constitutional ban on gay marriage.
Looks like Butch is offended.
Oh, it's not on HER list? We're gonna remember she said that.
...said the woman who was part of one of the most corrupt political machines in America's history...
As a Christian Conservative Republican, I have to say that she has a point. It is clearly a political manuever with ZERO content.
The Senate will not pass it.
There are plenty better things to work on, most of them Hillary would oppose, but a constitutional amendment to block homo marriage is a waste of time.
I would rather see term limits on Supreme Court appointees, clarification of the 14th to ensure illegals don't bear citizens, a flat tax with limits on total taxation, campaign finance reform that prevents corporate/PAC/union donations... how about an amendment that defines life at conception??
Plenty to keep us busy.
I wonder why the libbies are so afraid to call it the homosexual marriage debate.
and so it begins
Pound the gay marriage thing from now until the election. Make them scream about it. They know it's a loser.
Hillary has been looking a lot like "Ellen" these days.
>>>It is clearly a political manuever with ZERO content.
Tell that to David Mixner.
Do you reckon John F'n Kerry is bi? He can't make up his mind on anything else...
Hillary thinks she has the only list.
This is the Victory Fund financial cofounded by David Mixner.
http://www.victoryfund.org/clientuploads/documents/Victory_2003_E-Resolution.pdf
Page 25 specifically says The Gay & Lesbian Fund provides financial support to openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender candidates and officials.
And it has lists of members, donors and sponsors.
They sure are on the attack for some reason. As usual they are all saying the same thing so it must have come down from on high, wherever that is. For once the Republicans seem determined to make them take a stand on an important issue and they don't like it. Now if the Republicans would do the same with immigration and a few other things.....
September 2004 | Volume 13 | Issue 9
Oates-Shrum Event Honoring Sen. Ted Kennedy This Wednesday
Each year, community leaders, committed supporters, members of Congress and other elected officials gather to recognize the efforts of key allies in the battle for LGBT equality. On Wednesday, September 22nd the Victory Fund’s presentation of the Oates-Shrum Leadership Award will be made by Mass. State Sen. Jarrett Barrios and feature a video appearance by presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry. Guests at the 6PM event at the Washington Court Hotel on Capitol Hill will enjoy delicious food, drink and a performance by Grammy-nominated composer and saxophonist Dave Koz. Your attendance will support Victory’s work to identify, train and support high-quality LGBT candidates at the local, state and federal levels.
I shoulda known...
is she angry again?
Same-sex marriage is supported by only about 35% of the electorate, so fighting the issue head-on is a loser and the Dems know that. So, they attack Bush, as usual, yawn.
Speaking of Hillary, what's up with these polls down on the right side of the page? Hillary vs Tancredo? On this forum?
Why not just ask:
Hey, which would you rather have, a chocolate Sundae, or an ice pick in your eyeball?! Sheesh....
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