Want to win the black voters we've lost back? This could do it.

[nonconformist]

The civil unions issue. Wasn't it reported that the reason Bush gained 8% (IIRC) of the black vote over what he had in 2000 was because of gay marriage?

Don't let this die guys. We've got to get this story out there and point out that Kerry and Bush have the same position on gay marriage and civil unions - which is they oppose gay marriage but want to leave civil unions up to the states to decide. This could also be useful with soft Christian supporters and white blue collar southerners. The elimination of this as a wedge issue far outweighs the risk of swinging undecided moderates his way - which I feel is unlikely anyway since if they're undecided they're obviously not single issue voters (not to mention disgustingly apathetic). And blah to the Log Cabins.

The story in case you missed it:

Bush Says His Party Is Wrong to Oppose Gay Civil Unions
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/10/26/politics/campaign/26gay.html?oref=login

[onehandle]

1. That loss is bullshit.

The African-American vote will be 90% or higher on election day.

[nonconformist]

2. Think all the polls are bullshit myself

But there does seem to be at least a slight trend and it was credited to this issue.

Also, don't underestimate the power of slamming down on a controversial wedge issue this close to an election where it will be painfully obvious he's just flipping back and forth. I also think this could help us some with white southerners that vote Republican because of social issues but used to be Democrats.

[nonconformist]

3. KICK!

Wedge issue killing time! Come on people!

:kick: