Hey folks, the gay marriage ammendment may help us. Here's how... [View All]

[jeter]

I think George W. Bush, not really known for his intelligence, committed the dumbest political move with this gay marriage ammendment. Because:

first, even though support for gay marriage is low overall. Only about 50% want an ammendment. The number is pretty evenly split. But the interesting thing is who supports it and who doesn't.

- About 60% of Republicans support a gay marriage ammendment. The opposite is true of Democrats. About 60% oppose it.

Now how many Democrats do you know, who oppose gay marriage and support this ban will make it their top priority? The vast majority of Democrats are so energized to defeat Bush that this whole ammendment is inconsequential.

BUT, of those 60% of Republicans who support it. REALLY SUPPORT IT. They want it. It must get done now. Anything less would be a real let down for them. However, 40% of Republicans OPPOSE the ban. Which means that they may be turned off this obvious example of Republicans trying to pick a culture war fight in order to distract people from the real issues: the sinking economy. The loss of jobs. The loss of health care coverage, etc.

This creates a huge opportunity for us.

Our strategy should be three fold:

First, publicly oppose gay marriage. Support civil unions, etc. But oppose gay marriage. Make the argument that NOT A SINGLE Democrat running for President, Congress, Senate or Governor is proposing gay marriage.

Second, accuse the Republicans of purposefully dividing the country. Accuse them of creating an issue - so they can win an election. "Isn't it funny," we should say, "that after 4 years of controlling Congress, the Judiciary, and the Presidency that the Republicans have suddenly come up with an ammendment for banning gay marriage? In an election year no less."

Third, oppose the gay marriage ammendment on that basis. Saying that it is only meant to divide the American people and the Republicans should be ashamed of themselves. Argue that we should have legislation:

a) creating jobs

b) providing health care for every one.

c) improving the economy.

You catch my drift.

I see this as bad news for the Republicans. Because the only people they are going to divide is their own party.