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William769

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Wed Jul 18, 2012, 04:20 PM Jul 2012

Democratic Party: Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll has 'embarrassed our state,' insulted gays and lesbians

Florida's Democratic Party has slammed Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll for "public comments insulting the gay and lesbian community."

From the Florida Democratic Party:


Tallahassee, FL – In response to Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll’s insulting statement that ‘Black women that look like me don't engage in relationships like that,’ the Florida Democratic Party is issuing the following statement and called on Carroll to apologize for her intolerant remarks.

Statement from Florida Democratic Party Chairman Rod Smith:

“Time will tell whether the allegations that the Lt. Governor has misused her position and harassed a subordinate are true, but there is one thing we know right now: Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll has embarrassed our state with her public comments insulting the gay and lesbian community.

Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/gaysouthflorida/2012/07/democratic-party-lt-gov-jennifer-carroll-has-embarrassed-our-state-insulted-gays-and-lesbians.html#storylink=cpy

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