The Senate Republicans (especially so-called moderates) embarrassed themselves yesterday by being on the wrong side of history. The historic Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell repeal vote was yesterday and Republicans came down on the side of discrimination. Chris Coons released a statement before the vote, and came down on the side of civil rights:
It’s hard to believe that in this day and age there are still people looking for ways to discriminate against other Americans.
Senate Republicans today are attempting to stop a bill that would eventually repeal “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell.” As Delaware’s Senator, I would not tolerate discrimination of any kind and would proudly stand up for ALL the brave men and women ready to serve our nation.
My Tea Party opponent, Christine O’Donnell, doesn’t just want to keep gays and lesbians out of the military, but women, too.
My opponent has said she believes homosexuality is “an identity disorder” and that having women in the military “cripples the readiness of our defense.”
Voters looking for a contrast between Christine O’Donnell and myself would be hard-pressed to find a more striking difference than on a day like today.
These brave men and women ready to defend our country are being told by conservative politicians like Christine O’Donnell that who they are is wrong. I won’t stand for that kind of discrimination and I don’t think Delaware will either.
Please join me in supporting a repeal of “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell.” Make clear that we won’t tolerate that kind of discrimination by our elected leaders.
http://www.chriscoons.com/discrimination
As Delaware’s next Senator, I’ll proudly represent our state’s core values – chief among them a heartfelt belief in equality for all of its citizens.
Best,
Chris
I looked on Christine O’Donnell’s website and saw no statement on the issue, but we already know that O’Donnell thinks LGBT is an “identity disorder.”
And we know she wants to limit women’s rights everywhere, too.
This should be cross posted at dkos. Also, I like how Coons uses “tea Party” in this context. It is a reminder to the few sane Republicans left that they can dismiss her.
Yes, according to O’Whack-a-mole, we can be cured of teh gay.
do any of the “insiders” here know how one would go about getting a ticket to the debate?
I looked around and here’s the webpage for the debates (Carney-Urquhart on Oct. 6, Coons-O’Donnell on Oct. 13). On the page called “Seeing the Debates” there is no info yet. I guess keep checking there.
thanks, UI. stepping out of the trenches for a bit to take an objective look at this race, it is actually quite interesting. I think the Tbags may really be pulling an Icarus with crazy Christine.
Wolf Blitzer to moderate UD debate? Wolf fucking Blitzer?
Chris is going to destroy her on national TV, get the popcorn ready! Anyone want to be she finds a reason to cancel??
I wish Coons would address veterans issues, both in the debate and on his website. I offered my .02 to the campaign, and offered any endorsement they need.
Democrats really win on these issues and I wish they would take advanatage and inform the public.
That’s good advice Marc, I hope the Coons campaign is listening.
I have a contact, they take my calls out of respect for my service and condition. But I think they put me in the lunatic column. I can’t help it, too many brain issues.
I think the whole Primary has thrown them off. They want to talk issues, and that would have been the Coons/Castle election. But now they are stuck with insanity and are trying to adjust.