While there were no major revelations at tonight's debate focussed on the gay community, I still felt a lot of emotion watching presidential candidates not only addressing our community but courting their vote.
Melissa Etheridge did a great job trying to ask questions that the average person would care about. I was a little frustrated that Joe Solmonese from HRC was so unabashedly pro-Hillary. I actually liked what Hillary had to say but if HRC is supposed to represent our community I think he needs to not kiss her ass so much.
Of course I liked what Barak had to say. He was the first one to accept the invitation to the debate and he noted that he talks about gay rights in every forum not just when talking to our community.
Hillary seemed most at ease and though I have reservations about her being "back to the same old politics" she actually gained a few points with me by projecting more sincerity than I've ever seen from her. I used to like Bill Richardson and his experience but he totally fucked up tonight. I used to think he'd be a good VP but he's off my list.
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