political : REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE ACCUSED OF HYPOCRISY [+] serious ballot by cranky ACTIVE Mon Dec 11, 06 - Sat Sep 05, 09 Full text of Romney's 1994 gay rights letter surfaces Monday, December 11, 2006 Beyond his endorsement of gay rights back in 1994, Governor Mitt Romney's recently unearthed letter and interviews from that era show that he was making a political case for Republicans to back gay and lebisan causes. In his 1994 letter to Log Cabin Republicans, posted here, Romney wrote of making "equality for gays and lesbians a mainstream concern.'' The letter, the subject of stories in the Globe and the New York Times and much blog chatter, was posted on the Bay Windows website over the weekend. "As a result of our discussions and other interactions with gay and lesbian voters across the state, I am more convinced than ever that as we seek to establish full equality for America's gay and lesbian citizens, I will provide more effective leadership than my opponent,'' Romney wrote, referring to US Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. "If we are to achieve the goals we share, we must make equality for gays and lesbians a mainstream concern. My opponent cannot do this. I can and will,'' Romney wrote. In an interview with Bay Windows the same year, Romney made a similar political argument: “I think the gay community needs more support from the Republican Party and I would be a voice in the Republican Party to foster anti-discrimination efforts.'' In the interview, Romney was quoted saying that when Kennedy speaks on gay rights, he's viewed as a liberal "extremist." But Romney said when he speaks about gay rights he's seen as "a centrist and a moderate." Romney was endorsed by the Log Cabin Republicans in his 2002 race for governor. But the group declined to endorse his would-be successor, Kerry Healey, this year, complaining that he had used his office to rally against gay marriage. Since at least as far back as 2004, Romney has spoken out repeatedly for a federal amendment to ban gay marriage. (Boston Globe) * * * * * * * * Does it appear that presidential candidate Mitt Romney is guilty of hypocrisy on gay rights? Yes, that does seem hypocritical No, being against AND for gay rights is the same thing SORRY, THIS POLL IS NOW CLOSED. Ballot #106670 : Voting Finished : SEE RESULTS Comment: Register to submit comments You may still vote without registration show your vote with comment?

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