Comments on Advance Indiana™: Indiana Congressional Delegation Fares Poorly On HRC Scorecard

Thanks for sharing Linda. I heared the same thing ...

2006-10-19T17:29:00.000-05:00

Thanks for sharing Linda. I heared the same thing from someone else who spoke to him at Black Pride.

I do have to say that Eric Dickerson engaged me in...

2006-10-19T17:01:00.000-05:00

I do have to say that Eric Dickerson engaged me in conversation at Black Pride. I was working the Indiana Stonewall booth when he laughingly approached me. We had a discussion about issues, and Mr. Dickerson did say that he was opposed to the federal marriage amendment.

You all know Chris Douglas and I are not in cahoots on this (LOL) but I'd be remiss if I didn't report on it.

Excellent observation 1:19. In other words, Julia...

2006-10-18T15:48:00.000-05:00

Excellent observation 1:19. In other words, Julia can more-easily afford to lean further left on these issues, while it's tougher for a senator. Frankly, under that criteria, Lugar gets decent marks.

And as far as HRC issues go, there's probably a reason for that...

89% - 75% - 100% for Bayh (a STATEWIDE officeholde...

2006-10-18T12:19:00.000-05:00

89% - 75% - 100% for Bayh (a STATEWIDE officeholder in a conservative Republican state) compared to 88% - 88% - 100% for Carson (who has a Democratic and moderate district) - Why does Carson always get credit for being so strong on gay issues when Bayh doesn't? Clearly, his votes are more significant considering the demographics!

I'd prefer to hear the Amendment stance directly f...

2006-10-18T08:48:00.000-05:00

I'd prefer to hear the Amendment stance directly form Eric's mouth and turn the speakers up LOUD for all to hear.

Chris is a fine fellow. But he's not the candidate.

I read this report, too, AI--and I'm a little confused. I guess I missed the immigration thing, although I have as friends one local gay couple which includes a foreign-resident here on guest visa. I should pay attention.

What's the big deal with that bill? Was it outvoted 97-2 and 420-15 or something? Was there wording which included really bad language? You never know sometimes how some of these bills end up language-wise, after amendments, compromises, posturing, etc. Why would we oppose something like this?

Just asking.

Julia voted from her condo, she didn't show up, sw...

2006-10-17T20:51:00.000-05:00

Julia voted from her condo, she didn't show up, sweat pants and tennis shoes aren't allowed.

so Dickerson has told one person privately that Er...

2006-10-17T20:44:00.000-05:00

so Dickerson has told one person privately that Eric wont support the next GOP anti-gay-marriage amendment - that he would support some sort of non-discrimination legislation. Anything specific? Anything in writing? Anything to a group?

Chris Douglas is an honest person but is he just so delighted to finally find an Indiana Republican Congressional candidate who isnt a raving homophobe?

As Chris Douglas has previously pointed out, Dicke...

2006-10-17T20:32:00.000-05:00

As Chris Douglas has previously pointed out, Dickerson does not support adding a federal amendment on the issue. Douglas also indicated he supports non-discrimination legislation.

Another bunch of left wingnuts putting out a phone...

2006-10-17T20:26:00.000-05:00

Another bunch of left wingnuts putting out a phoney "report card"

Be a little more accurate, Gary: only the Republic...

2006-10-17T19:44:00.000-05:00

Be a little more accurate, Gary: only the Republicans in the Hoosier Congressional Delegation fared gawdawfully on the HRC ratings - the 3 Democrats voted decently.

That GOP Sodomite crowd has quite a job ahead of themselves to cleanse their Augean Stables! (even diverting the Wabash wont work)

Thanks for pointing out Congresslady Julia Carson'...

2006-10-17T19:31:00.000-05:00

Thanks for pointing out Congresslady Julia Carson's great HRC rating. Have any Indpls Log Cabin Republicans asked Eric Dickerson specific questions about the LGBT issues the rating was based on? Or are you-all just grateful to find a GOP candidate who wont holler about "homosexual so-called marriage"? Has Eric ever put any gay-friendly answers in writing or is he afraid of scaring off the GOP voter base??