Turkeys in Congress that we need to write to and none stop!
From Stonewall Democrats
Unfortunately, not everyone in Congress is a pro-equality leader. These three Republicans — the “turkeys” in Congress — have spent time over the past few weeks fighting against equal rights.
John McCain (R-AZ): John McCain has never been an ally of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. But last Thursday, McCain went out of his way to reiterate support for the unsuccessful — and extremely unpopular — “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy that prohibits gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military. During the confirmation hearing for a Department of Defense Undersecretary, McCain expressed his opposition to the potential repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” and asserted that he believed the policy has been effective.
: (202) 224-2235, Fax: (202) 228-2862
Jason Chaffetz (R-UT): Last Wednesday, November 18, was a busy day for the Republican Congressman from Utah’s Third District. After voting against the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act in the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Chaffetz spent his afternoon working to kill marriage equality in the District of Columbia. At a hearing on proposed changes to DC’s Home Rule Act, Chaffetz used his alloted time to bash DC Mayor Adrian Fenty for the city’s refusal to subject marriage equality to a ballot initiative, and pledged to interfere from Congress. So much for the Republicans being the party of small, local government
Phone: (202) 225-7751 Fax: (202) 225-5629
The GOP “Purity Police”: The ten members of the GOP who put together a proposed “Purity Resolution” may not be just one member of Congress, but they’re “turkeys” all the same. In the midst of the turmoil over what the Republican Party should stand for, Republican leaders drew up a list of ten positions that they see as the heart of Republican ideology. Elected officials who demonstrate that they disagree with more than two of the provisions will lose financial support from the party. Of course, one of the tenants of sacred Republicanism is a fervent opposition to repealing the Defense of Marriage Act.
Ok people start e-mailing and faxing these jerks lets us be herd! Stand up for your rights!