Kudos to some of the local gay Republicans in Florida who responded by saying they won't support Jeb or George.
The Log Cabin Republicans have denounced a constituent letter sent from Florida Gov. Jeb Bush’s office that contains anti-gay language and refers to gay rights as “special rights.”
....The letter says Governor Bush “is not in favor of extending ‘special rights’ to the gay and lesbian community.”
“In the past, Governor Bush has voiced his opposition to same-sex marriages, gay and lesbian adoptions and the extension of domestic partner benefits,” the letter says. “Since taking office, the governor’s views on these subjects have not changed. … Gov. Bush believes that the state should not be in the business of actively sanctioning this particular lifestyle.”
....Meanwhile, some members of the local Broward Log Cabin Republicans say they will not contribute money to the Republican Party this year and will not work to re-elect the governor’s brother, President George W. Bush, because of the letter, said Andy Eddy, communications director for the Broward Log Cabin Republicans.
“What a stupid thing to do,” Eddy said. “To come out with rhetoric like that in an election period doesn’t make any sense at all. This will hurt Republicans nationwide.”
After the letter became public, Eddy said several members of the Broward Log Cabin Republicans called him and said they will not be giving any money to the party this year. He noted that in the past, gay Republicans like the late Richard Fasenmeyer, a local gay businessman, gave thousands to the Republican Party.
