Could an openly gay Republican EVER be elected to public office?

Answer 1

I don't think so. But it would depend upon how much the candidate pressed gay issues.

Gay false marriage is anathema to those of us who believe that marriage is a church sacrement, not a government entitlement.

Answer 2

A few already have been. Only in a small liberal districts. In parts of the country there are very moderate republicans who don't run as conservatives at all and get elected in Democratic leaning districts. It's how Guliani got elected mayor of New York. So a gay republican winning election is possible, but under very limited circumstances. Check out this article.

http://www.dallasvoice.com/artman/exec/view.cgi/44/3717

Answer 3

if an openly gay Republican makes it through the primaries and is running against a Democrat, he/she can absolutely be elected to public office. These people are so blinded by party loyalty, all they ever to is vote the party line. The "R" is the MOST important thing in the world to many of them.

Answer 4

Since there's a lot of gays who support some republicans I certainly can't see why not.

Since the Democrats have failed in their promises to Gay's by making marriage among them legal... The Dems are losing their pool.

Took them 30 years to figure out the dems aren't going to legalize gay marriage - but they'll sure talk a lot about it with empty promises.

If I was gay I wouldn't tolerate that crap anymore than how democrats keep treating blacks as if they're second class citizens.

Answer 5

It might be a tough sell but I don't see why not.

they would have to be ruthless to win however. If you look at the far right who bash people for being gay and the far left for smashing people who are gay and conservative, i would say it is an uphill battle.

I think however if the right candidate came along anything is possible.

I know I would not have a problem with it as long as they were suitable for the job.

Answer 6

It would be difficult, since the base in general would be shifted more to the right. Therefore, the party nomination would be the tough part.

However, I do not think its impossible. Liberal/moderate Republicans might be able to give him/her the nomination, and this could actually put him/her more towards the center in a general election.

Answer 7

I agree with Ritch. If he has a strong conservative background (sans the gay-ness), I don't care whom he/she sleeps with. Get the job done. And I would like to add, just because they're homosexual and vote AGAINST gay marriage etc does not necessarily make them hypocrites, if they're voting for what their CONSTITUENTS want. Remember--they're elected to represent 'we the people' NOT their personal interests. Some people are forgetting that in light of the Craig scandal--or non scandal--depending on your view.

Answer 8

Anyone ever see that episode of the Simpsons where there are a bunch of people sitting around a conference table and this woman says, "We need something that says we're gay and republican." Then a pink balloon elephant floats through the window?

Answer 9

Depends. Does he believe in smaller government, fiscal responsibility, lower taxes, strong national defense and personal responsibility? If so, I'd vote for him.

Answer 10

With the Multiculturalist society of today, one never knows what might happen .... society has deteriorated due to this.

I can only hope it never comes to that.

The Will to resist remains our only hope.