But the Republican National Committee could be expected to focus on this issue by portraying Democrats who favor repealing DOMA as advocating for gay marriage “through the back door,” [get it? -- Scott] according to one Democratic Party activist and insider who asked not to be identified.
“This can only distract from the real issues the Democrats want to focus on in 2008, namely the Iraq war and the highly unpopular Bush administration,” the party activist said. [emphasis added]
Okay, I already assumed gay issue weren't a priority to the Dems, but I had no idea they weren't even considered "real."
In the same article, Rep. Barney Frank says we shouldn't split hairs with the Dems because they are great and the Republicans are "terrible."
Wrong...the Dems just sound better than the Repubs. When it comes to action (DOMA, DADT, Marriage Equality, UAFA) they're about the same.
And I disagree with Frank -- it's precisely because the Dems say they are for us when asking for our money and votes that we should hold their feet to the fire when looking at their records...and considering future support. I expect our issues to be as real to them in the Oval Office or Senate floor as they seem to be at their fundraising receptions.
I'm just not holding my breath.
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