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California GOP officially recognizes gay faction ‘Log Cabin Republicans’
The California Republican Party on Sunday officially recognized the party’s organized gay wing that has fought years for formal acceptance.
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Jeb Bush to name openly gay man as Communications Director
Likely GOP presidential contender Jeb Bush plans to name Tim Miller, executive director of America Rising PAC, as his top communications aide, according to a report Friday by POLITICO.
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GOP voters in early primary, caucus states say opposition to gay marriage ‘unacceptable’
About half of likely Republican primary and caucus voters in key early states of New Hampshire, Iowa and South Carolina says that opposition to same-sex marriage is unacceptable in a candidate, according to a new poll.
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The GOP’s same-sex marriage dodge: A topic they’d rather avoid
Republicans eyeing the presidency nearly all insist that states should make their own decisions on whether to allow same-sex marriage. But the latest dispute in Alabama? That’s a topic they’d rather avoid.
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Mike Huckabee compares same-sex marriage to alcohol, profanity
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee says gay marriage is akin to alcohol and profanity – options the Republican weighing a 2016 presidential bid says are appealing to others, but not to him.
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RNC panel censures Michigan member over gay, Muslim remarks
The Republican National Committee’s executive committee voted to censure Michigan Republican David Agema for what it calls “harmful rhetoric” about gays and Muslims.
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Wyoming Republicans criticize governor for not continuing gay marriage fight
Goshen County Republican Party have signed a letter that rebukes GOP Gov. Matt Mead for not do more to fight same-sex marriage in Wyoming.
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GOP-controlled House panel rejects bid to attach ENDA to defense bill
WASHINGTON — A U.S. House panel on Wednesday rejected an attempt to pass a version of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) as part of the annual defense authorization bill. The Washington Blade reports that the amendment was introduced in the House Rules Committee by Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-Fla.) …
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Missouri GOP lawmakers seeking to appeal same-sex marriage ruling
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri’s Republican legislative leaders are seeking to appeal a court ruling requiring officials to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states. Senate President Pro Tem Tom Dempsey and House Speaker Tim Jones have filed a motion asking to intervene in a Jackson County court case…
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Portman rules out presidential bid, says gay marriage support not a factor
CINCINNATI — Ohio Sen. Rob Portman says he will not run for president in 2016, choosing instead to seek a second term in the Senate over the Republican nomination for the White House.