Obama Considers Gay Ally for Running Mate

The blogosphere is abuzz with speculation that Lt. Gen. Claudia J. Kennedy, a retired three-star general, is one of a dozen people under consideration to accompany presidential hopeful Barack Obama to the polls this November. According to PinkNews , Europe’s largest gay news service, Kennedy has supported campaigns to overturn "don’t ask, don’t tell."

Kennedy’s consideration for running mate could appeal to many different groups, reports PinkNews . Former supporters of Hillary Clinton could align themselves with Obama should he choose a woman as his running mate.

Kennedy’s military record is also part of the equation, as American voters have a history of electing military leaders to political positions. Kennedy served in the Army for 30 years and has a background in Army Intelligence, reports PinkNews .

According to PinkNews , Kennedy served as an adviser during John Kerry’s unsuccessful 2004 campaign and endorsed Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination this year. ( The Advocate )

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Name: Leonard Myron
Date posted: 2008-06-25 3:36 PM
Hometown: Edgewater, New Jersey

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Even though I am sure Ms. Kennedy would bring a host of skills and talent to the office of Vice President, the sad truth is that having a lesbian on his ticket would cost Barak Obama far too many votes which we can't afford to lose. The 'swift boaters' and the homophobic religious right community would be given ammunition that they would use at the drop of a hat. Let's not forget 4 years ago how states were lost to the Republicans due to the inclusion of gay marriage planks on their ballots. One day we will see a gay man or lesbian at the top of a national ticket, but unfortunately, that time is not now.

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