She was used. We saw it coming. There were even articles at the time that talked about her appearance lending homosexuals credibility. And we were being MEAN! *eyes rolling*
Imho, Ann has become a conservative icon to some, and despite some odd political stances, they have refused to acknowledge the inconsistencies we have seen since the 2008 election. Her support of Mitt Romney as a candidate in 2008 should have triggered an alarm, and her continuing support of Romney should trigger a reassessment of her value as a political guru. This GOProud event that she tacitly supported, rather than confirming her conservative credentials, justifies the growing concern some of us have had.