| The three largest LGBT groups have announced their endorsements in advance of Michigan's August 3, 2010 primary. These groups include Equality Michigan Pride PAC, the Michigan Democratic Party's LGBTA Caucus and the Lansing Association for Human Rights PAC. Guess who got the gubenatorial endorsement? That would be Virg Bernero, which I'm sure will result in Brady etal telling us that this means the end of the world for the Bernero campaign. Bernero is endorsed by EM-PAC & MDP LGBTA Caucus and got an Extremely Positive rating by LAHR PAC. (Sure would be nice if both of the Democratic candidates were endorsed or highly rated. *sigh*) For the full list of endorsements, I've uploaded the list for your viewing pleasure. It is provided courtesy of Between the Lines and will be printed in the July 29, 2010 edition. What I find really interesting is the lack of endorsements (or really completion of questionnaires from candidates I thought would surely get one or who had one in the past like say Dan Scripps. Any insights? (Disclosure Statement: From 2007 - 2009, I worked for Michigan Equality. I have not been involved with the organization in over a year except as a volunteer. I do, however, continue to be an outspoken ally and Chief Big Gay Party Thrower in the Lansing area.) |
