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Gay GOP Congressional Candidate and Trump Supporter: Mike Pence Doesn’t Believe in Discrimination

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From: Towleroad Out gay Republican congressional candidate Clay Cope is opening about his support for Donald Trump, Mike Pence, and the GOP in general. Cope is challenging Democratic incumbent Elizabeth Etsy in the Connecticut 5th–quite the challenge given just how deep blue Connecticut is. A former businessman who started a line of women’s clothing with his partner, Cope told NBC OUT that he described himself as “a lifelong Republican.” He says, “The first election I voted in was for Ronald Reagan when I was 18. The tent has widened, and now there are gay candidates and that’s great.” Cope says he doesn’t think much about being gay and in the GOP, explaining, “Did I have gay cereal this morning? No. The decisions I make are always what I think is the best for my constituents.” Of his sexuality, he explains, “It’s such a non-issue for me. I know I am unique. I am a gay American. A Republican. I live with a Peruvian immigrant. We are blessed to live in a community and district that em...

10 Insane Quotes From Trump’s New Laughing Stock Advisor, Michele Bachmann

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From: Queerty Of course Michele Bachman , old crazy-eyes herself, is advising Trump. It makes perfect sense. If they weren’t rich, they’d be best friends in whatever insane asylum they’d been put in. According to Michele herself, she’s moved from advising Donald Trump on religion to advising him on foreign policy, which is terrifying. Her reasoning: he opposes “radical Islam,” which makes sense because she’s a radical Christian. Let’s hope he’s getting some of the quality advice that helped Michele make a name for herself — and that name was “national laughingstock.” Here’s a few examples of the times Michele’s made our heads spin: 1.  “And I took a walk and I just went to prayer and I said Lord, what would you have me do in the Minnesota state senate? And just through prayer I knew that I was to introduce the marriage amendment in Minnesota.” She was talking about an anti-gay-marriage amendment here. Sure, that time God told her to introduce a bill that would eventually be rejected by...

Trump Donated $100,000 To Louisiana Church Headed By Family Research Council’s Tony Perkins

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Trump made the donation after visiting the church on Friday. From: NewNowNext  During his trip to flood-ravaged Louisiana, GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump visited Greenwell Springs Baptist Church, a congregation currently led by Tony Perkins , the anti-LGBT pastor and Family Research Council president who previously stated that natural disasters are caused by gay people. Trump met with Perkins and members of the church in a gathering on Friday. The interim pastor told the presidential nominee that nearly 80 percent of the congregation had been affected by the immense flooding in Baton Rouge, including Perkins himself. The FRC president went on to lambaste the federal government’s lack of response to the natural disaster, alleging that the government is attempting to diminish the role of churches that provide disaster relief. Following their meeting, Trump reportedly donated $100,000 to their relief effort. According to the church’s “Statement on Marriage and Sexuality,” members ...

Trump Unveils First Ad, Attacks Clinton on Immigration and ‘Security’

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From: Towleroad Donald Trump has just debuted his first official ad of the general election and, unsurprisingly, it attacks Hillary Clinton. Called, “Two Americas: Immigration,” Trump asserts that America will only be safe with him as commander-in-chief. Says an ominous sounding announce, “In Hillary Clinton’s America, the system stays rigged against Americans. Syrian refugees flood in. Illegal immigrants convicted of committing crimes get to stay. Collecting Social Security benefits, skipping the line. Our border open. It’s more of the same, but worse.” The ad then attempt to contrast ‘Hillary’s America’ with ‘Trump’s America.’ The voice over says, “Donald Trump’s America is secure. Terrorists and dangerous criminals: kept out. The border: secured. Our families: safe. Change that makes America safe again.” If the voice-over artist in the ad sounds familiar, that’s because it’s that of actor Bruce McGill . Via Mediaite: The name may not ring all too familiar, but McGill’s face — and a...

The Daily Show Finds Out If Trump Supporters Would Pass ‘Extreme Vetting’ Gay Rights Test

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From: Towleroad The Daily Show correspondent Jordan Klepper went to a Donald Trump rally to find out if Trump supporters would pass the “extreme vetting” that Trump proposed for immigrants coming to the U.S. As previously reported, Donald Trump says Muslim immigrants must be able to prove that they support equal rights for women and gays in order to be allowed in to the country. But is support for equal rights for women and gays even popular among Republicans? Klepper put Trump-ers to the test. He asked one man to finish this sentence: “Gay marriage is ________.” His answer? “Disgusting.” “Actually the answer is legal in the United States,” Klepper responded. To which the man retorted, “It’s legal but I don’t like it.” Another woman said gay couples shouldn’t have the same rights as heterosexual couples. “I don’t think it’s fair,” she said. “The regular couple they worked so hard. And the gay couple wants more.” Klepper interjected, “When you say more, do you mean equal?” “Yeah,” she ...

Remaining Lawsuits Against Kim Davis Dismissed By Kentucky Judge

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Davis got what she wanted and ultimately faced no consequences. #Great From: NewNowNext  A federal judge has dismissed the remaining three lawsuits against Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis , filed after she refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples last year. U.S. District Judge David Bunning wrote in his order that the issue had been “settled,” since marriage licenses no longer need to carry the names of county clerks—a change Davis had requested. “In light of these proceedings, and in view of the fact that the marriage licenses continue to be issued without incident, there no longer remains a case or controversy before the court,” Bunning wrote.  On September 3, 2015, Bunning cited Davis for being in contempt of court and had her jailed for five days for refusing refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. “Our form of government will not survive unless we, as a society, agree to respect the U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions, regardless of our personal opinions,” h...

Alabama Chief Justice Will Face Ethics Trial For Telling Judges To Keep Gay Marriage Ban

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Moore told probate judges to ignore the Supreme Court's 2015 ruling legalizing marriage equality From: NewNowNext  A judicial panel ruled Monday that the ethics case against Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore will go to trial next month. Moore, who told state probate judges to ignore the Supreme Court’s 2015 ruling on marriage equality, had tried to get the case dismissed.  An alternate petition had asked to remove Moore from the bench without a hearing. Instead, on September 28, a panel nine judges will decide whether Moore violated judicial ethics and determine his punishment. In January, Moore sent a memo to judges insisting Alabama’s ban on marriage equality was still in effect, even though the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage six months earlier and a federal judge indicated Alabama should heed that ruling.  Representing the Judicial Inquiry Commission, John Carroll told the court Moore abused his power as chief justice to promote his personal opinion against same-sex mar...

Hypnotic And Terrifying Supercut Shows Just How Hypocritical Donald Trump Is

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From: Queerty Donald Trump — Republican presidential nominee and sentient bottle of Orangina — is a hypocrite. This we all knew, but this expertly edited supercut perfectly illuminates the endless contradictions that spiral forth from his mouth every time it falls open. He’s nothing if not inconsistent. He’s passionately in favor and vehemently against everything that has, or ever will, transpire in the known universe — now, forever, in perpetuity, and at any given moment. Immigration. Health care. Abortion. He stands in solidarity with every advocate and activist who has ever championed these polarizing hot-button issues. But –and let there be no ambiguity here — he diametrically opposes them as well. Also, and this is of utmost importance: Hillary Clinton is a fiercely competent political power-horse, and a vapid, incompetent ass who is unfit for Folger’s House, let alone the White House. To be clear, he likes her very much on a personal level, but he utterly despises her, too. On e...

Trump Campaign Office Opens Across From Pulse Nightclub In Orlando

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Meanwhile, the presidential hopeful received backlash for attending "anti-LGBT rallies" in Florida last week. From: NewNowNext Donald Trump has used this summer’s horrific massacre in Orlando as an opportunity to insist that he’s a friend to the LGBT community, and now the Republican presidential nominee’s campaign has opened an office across the street from the exact location of the attack. Last Friday marked the two month anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting, and Trump spent the day giving a speech to conservative Christians just a few miles away from the site with his former opponent, Marco Rubio. But while Rubio shockingly preached LGBT tolerance at the rally, Trump neglected to bring up LGBT issues at all. The presidential hopeful received criticism for his decision to attend an evangelical pastors event described as “an anti-LGBT rally” this week as well. Now, the new location of one of Trump’s campaign offices is seen by many as another slap in the face to both...

Here’s What Donald Trump Said At That Antigay Rally In Orlando

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From: Queerty Donald Trump spoke at an evangelical Christian rally in Orlando  last week, on the two month anniversary of the mass shooting at the LGBTQ nightclub Pulse. The event, called “Rediscovering God In America,” was sponsored by the antigay American Renewal Project, whose stated goal is to “mobilize conservative Christian viewers and inspire right-wing pastors to run for elected office.” Marco Rubio also appeared at the event. The leader of the organization, David Lane, has made repeated antigay statements, such as claiming the United States “deserves judgment” for such offenses as gay people praying at Obama’s inauguration. Trump talked up his wins in the primaries with evangelical voters, while also looking to assure them that he is their best option between Clinton and himself. He has also tried convincing the LGBTQ community of the same, which is clearly in opposition. “I hate to tell you, folks,” Trump said, “you got two choices. You got two choices. You’ve got two choices...

Marco Rubio Shockingly Preaches LGBT Tolerance At Florida Rally

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"Do not judge, or you will be judged." From: NewNowNext Marco Rubio made more than a few stunning remarks in favor of increased intolerance for the LGBT community Friday at a rally in Florida, which was roundly protested by LGBT activists earlier this week. According to the New York Times , the former 2016 Republican presidential candidate appears to be softening up on LGBT rights, perhaps because he realizes now that his anti-LGBT views contributed to his failures during primary season. Jeremy W. Petersaug reports: Using the shorthand “L.G.B.T.” several times, Mr. Rubio told the group that the perception that many Christians are anti-gay is harming their faith. He urged them to resist passing judgment on gays. “Do not judge, or you will be judged,” he said, echoing a verse from the Bible. “To love our neighbors we must recognize that many have experienced sometimes severe condemnation and judgment from some Christians,” he said. “They have heard some say that the reason Go...

Donald Trump To Join Marco Rubio at Anti-LGBT Event in Orlando on 2 Month Anniversary of Pulse

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From: Towleroad Donald Trump will be joining Marco Rubio at an anti-LGBT event held by homophobic religious leaders in Orlando on the two month anniversary of the Pulse massacre. The Christian Broadcasting Network first broke the news that Trump would join in on the hate-fest, dubbed “Rediscovering God in America”, happening Thursday August 12: Trump will speak to 700 evangelical religious leaders about his push to repeal the Johnson Amendment. The law, which has been in place for decades, has made it more difficult for pastors to speak out on political issues and candidates from the pulpit. We should also note that U.S. Senator and former presidential candidate Marco Rubio will also speak to pastors at the two day event. Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, Mike Huckabee and others have appeared at these private events before but this is Trump’s first appearance. Right Wing Watch reports that the founder of the group behind the “Rediscovering God in America” event, David Lane, plans to grill Don...

Did Donald Trump Suggest His Supporters Shoot Hillary Clinton?

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What. Is. Happening. From: NewNowNext Yesterday at a campaign rally in North Carolina, Donald Trump suggested his supporters assassinate Hillary Clinton if she’s elected President, to stop her from appointing liberal Supreme Court justices. “Hillary wants to abolish, essentially abolish, the Second Amendment. By the way, and if she gets to pick her judges, nothing you can do, folks. Although the Second Amendment people, maybe there is, I don’t know. But I’ll tell you what, that will be a horrible day,” Trump told the crowd. . @RealDonaldTrump is right. If @HillaryClinton gets to pick her anti- #2A #SCOTUS judges, there’s nothing we can do. #NeverHillary — NRA (@NRA) August 9, 2016 The internet blew up after Trump’s remarks but his campaign quickly defended Trump’s comments, claiming he was referring to the “power of unification,” not assassination: Trump campaign statement on the SCOTUS/Clinton comments: pic.twitter.com/2pFNz2mfTg — Sopan Deb (@SopanDeb) August 9, 2016 Robby Mook,...

Antigay Politician Caught In Sex Scandal Can’t Stop Talking In Circles, Refuses To Resign

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The strange tale of Bill Kintner continues. Here’s what we already knew: He doesn’t want gay people to get married or adopt, for trans people to have any rights at all, and for queers to be served by businesses. And he also enjoys a good Skype jackoff session on his state-issued computer with women he just met. The details are vague and a little contradictory, so it’s hard to know who to believe, but this is what we’ve learned from the Senator so far… According to one account, he met a nice lady on a trip in July of last year. But according to another, she pursued him on Facebook. Either way, they soon found themselves engaging in what he calls “cybersex via her invitation over Skype.” Note how he’s careful to insert “at her invitation” into his explanation! As if he simply had no choice. A lady invited him to jerk off on camera, it would be rude to refuse! Anyway, after their fun sexy times, someone said told him they’d recorded the session and were going to bribe him. Their price: $4...

Anti-Gay Republican Mayor Arrested For Playing Strip Poker With 16-Year-Old Boy

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Meanwhile, a gun reportedly stolen from Mayor Anthony Silva's home was also allegedly used in the murder of a 13-year-old boy. From: NewNowNext  The anti-LGBT mayor of Stockton, California was arrested Thursday morning at his youth camp in Amador County on several reported charges involving at least one minor and a game of strip poker. Anthony Silva , a “family-values” Republican who has held official town hall meetings at an anti-gay megachurch, was reportedly arrested on multiple charges, including secretly recording a male teen playing strip poker in the mayor’s bedroom at a summer camp. The arrest follows a September 2015 FBI investigation in which Homeland Security investigators took the 41-year-old’s cell phone, which contained audio of several people recorded during the strip poker game. Silva, who is also being accused of providing alcohol to underage counselors of the camp, has been under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct in the past. The mayor was accused of se...