A well-heeled Democratic fund-raiser is calling on donors to stop the “gay ATM” to politicians who don’t fully support equality for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people.
Once named the most powerful gay man in America by Newsweek, David Mixner is angered by the hands-off approach of President Barack Obama and the Democratic National Committee concerning a failed ballot measure in Maine that would have allowed same-sex couples to marry. He says he’s also troubled by Obama not quickly fulfilling his campaign promises regarding rights for gays and lesbians.
Mixner now thinks it’s time to use the power of the purse to influence lawmakers.
Full Story from Open Secrets: http://www.opensecrets.org/news/2009/11/angered-gay-democratic-donor-a.html
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