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Republican Presidental Candidates on LGBT Issues

2012 Race for the White House

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As it comes time to make decisions for the 2012 election, you might want to know where each candidate stands on issues of importance to lesbians, gays, bisexuals and the trans community. Know before you vote in your primary, how the candidates do or don't stand up for gay rights.

1. Michele Bachmann

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Tea Party favorite Michele Bachmann is both a social and fiscal conservative. She and her husband own a counseling business, that she often speaks about as a business that is putting people to work. But what kinds of messages is the counseling center giving LGBT people? And what will Michele Bachmann do for LGBT people if elected president?

Michele Bachmann dropped out of the race in January.

2. Herman Cain

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Herman Cain is a businessman who claims his 9-9-9 tax proposal with solve America's financial crisis. But what about gay and lesbian issues? Where does Herman Cain stand for LGBT rights?

Herman Cain dropped out of the race after numerous allegations of sexual harassment.

3. Newt Gingrich

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Newt Gingrich was Speaker of the House during Bill Clinton's presidency. Despite the fact that Newt Gingrich has a lesbian sister who is married and has been married three times himself, he is opposed to giving gays and lesbians the right to marry.

4. Ron Paul

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Ron Paul is a republican candidate with libertarian views. He's in favor of government staying out of issues like marriage. So does Ron Paul really support gay and lesbian causes and issues?

5. Rick Perry

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Did Rick Perry actually say that gay marriage in New York was fine by him? And what did this social conservative mean by that? Does Rick Perry support gay marriage?

6. Mitt Romney

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Mitt Romney was governor in Massachusetts when it became the first state to legalize same-sex marriage. Does that mean Mitt Romney supports gay and lesbian rights?

7. Rick Santorum

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Just how homophobic is Rick Santorum? He compared homosexuality to incest and bestiality. Could this man really be our next president?

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