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Gender Equality Embraced by Some Candidates
Written by Leigh Ann Caldwell   
Thursday, 21 February 2008 07:15

Interview, Feb 21 - As Republican John McCain attempts to appeal to conservatives, a constituency he's been struggling with, LGBT issues could be an avenue.

We speak with John Hoadley, Executive Director of National Stonewall Democrats about which route McCain might go,

February 21 - Interview
produced by Leigh Ann Caldwell
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and why the leading Democratic candidates don't support same sex marriage.

"..we're choosing between two great candidates, on LGBT issues, on the Democratic side... we're seeing candidates talk about LGBT issues in front of non-gay audiences - and that's a huge move from where we were before.."

Civil Marriage is a Civil Right

".. the problem we have with all the Republican nominees - unfortunately, this primary process is bringing out the worst in all of them."

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