Lincoln Mitchell of Columbia University has a warning for us. What remains of the GOP is so extreme and has driven many moderates into the Democratic Party (or at least driven to vote for the Dems). We cannot assume that moderates are pro-gay. They just aren't as extreme as those still in the GOP. That means just because they identify as Democratic doesn't mean they are on our side. That also means we should push through as much marriage equality in as many places as we can while we can.
This may be partly why Dems have been "courage-free" on gay issues lately even though if one of our issues came for a vote in Congress it would pass. Another possible reason is that without Ted Kennedy there is no Democratic congressional "towering national figure." And that includes Obama, at least on gay issues. No need to blame the Fundies at the moment.
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