Mexican-American soap star surprises many by coming out anti-gay

A Mexican-American soap opera star has surprised, and angered, many by coming out in favor of the anti-gay ballot measure in California that would revoke the marriages of countless gay couples. You might have thought because of this star's particular background, in the soaps, he'd have a comfortable familiarity with gays. Then again, what better way to stop people asking questions about just how gay-friendly you are, than doing commercials for the biggest anti-gay bigots around. Perhaps it's time we learned more about this guy, his positions, and just more generally what's in his closet since he's so interested in peering into ours.

The good news is that Prop 8 is failing with Latino voters according to a press release we saw from the William C. Velasquez Institute (WCVI). The margin is 46% - 51%. (pdf of that poll can be found here.)

And, yes, one more nag: Contribute, please. We've passed $43,000 on our ActBlue page. Remember, the haters are giving millions -- $4.5 million already this week with the biggest chunk from Utah. And, one of the leading haters, James Dobson himself. will be in San Diego on Saturday to lead the charge against gay marriage.