Dick Cheney's Gift to Democrats: the Death of a Wedge Issue

[Tarheelhombre]

From Daily Kos:

Is this part of "moving to the center"? Doesn't seem that way, since Cheney clearly contrasts his position with that of Rove's Bush's.
This seems to be a gift to opponents of state-based initiatives to ban gay marriage or civil unions, as well as at risk Dems in conservative districts. Asked about the issue, the answer is simple: "I agree with Vice President Cheney that freedem means freedom from everyone."

It's nice to use that word -- "freedom" -- for something other than hollow militaristic jingoism.

[Feanorcurufinwe]

1. It's another sign of the wheels coming off. Failure to maintain discipline

[Tarheelhombre]

5. But it was being used to galvanize the religious right

Rove believes that without them, they are toast already.

[Feanorcurufinwe]

6. Yes.

Your point wasn't meant to contradict mine, was it?

[fearnobush]

2. This not really a gift. The gay bashing has really hurt them.

and I am sure their internal polling is showing that.

[DrFunkenstein]

3. Absolutely

This would never have "slipped" if the numbers weren't first.

[hatrack]

4. No, no - it's the kinder, gentler Dick Cheney, showing his human side!

You see, with a lesbian daughter, he really cares about and feels strongly about gay rights and . . .

Oh, who the fuck am I kidding - PANDER :puke: ALERT!!!!!!!

[iwantmycountryback]

7. And people accuse Kerry of not saying what he believes...

Maybe this will force some religious wingnuts to stay home on November 2nd.

[tedoll78]

8. It's actually a double-gift.

If we can taunt the religious reich with this, we might be able to get 1 or 2% of them to stay home instead of voting. That might be the margin of victory for us..