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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsShep Smith: GOP Is On ‘The Wrong Side Of History’ On Gay Marriage (plus RNC statement)
Shep Smith: GOP Is On The Wrong Side Of History On Gay Marriage
Speaking shortly after President Obama announced his endorsement of same-sex marriage, Fox News anchor Shepard Smith suggested that Republicans were on the wrong side of history when it comes to the issue.
I am curious whether you believe in this time of rising debt and medical issues and all the rest, if Republicans would go out on a limb and try to make this a campaign issue while sitting very firmly without much question on the wrong side of history, he asked reporter Ed Henry.
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http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entries/shep-smith-gop-is-on-wrong-side-of
Speaking shortly after President Obama announced his endorsement of same-sex marriage, Fox News anchor Shepard Smith suggested that Republicans were on the wrong side of history when it comes to the issue.
I am curious whether you believe in this time of rising debt and medical issues and all the rest, if Republicans would go out on a limb and try to make this a campaign issue while sitting very firmly without much question on the wrong side of history, he asked reporter Ed Henry.
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http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entries/shep-smith-gop-is-on-wrong-side-of
RNC = proud knuckledraggers.
RNC Chair: Obama Played Politics On Gay Marriage
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement follwing news of Obamas gay marriage decision:
http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entries/rnc-chair-obama-played-politics-on-gay-marriage
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement follwing news of Obamas gay marriage decision:
While President Obama has played politics on this issue, the Republican Party and our presumptive nominee Mitt Romney have been clear. We support maintaining marriage between one man and one woman and would oppose any attempts to change that, said RNC Chairman
Reince Priebus.
Reince Priebus.
http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entries/rnc-chair-obama-played-politics-on-gay-marriage
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Shep Smith: GOP Is On ‘The Wrong Side Of History’ On Gay Marriage (plus RNC statement) (Original Post)
ProSense
May 2012
OP
So how is going against the NC referendum "playing politics" and siding with it not "playing
yellowcanine
May 2012
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Ian David
(69,059 posts)1. FREE SHEP!!! n/t
JoePhilly
(27,787 posts)4. No kidding ... the dude is like a hostage.
ProSense
(116,464 posts)9. LOL! n/t
grantcart
(53,061 posts)10. not a DUzy but a DUzy classic.
cynatnite
(31,011 posts)11. That would make for a great bumper sticker. n/t
CatWoman
(79,302 posts)2. Shep
come into the light.
It's nice and cozy here.
We'll be here when you're ready
Ian David
(69,059 posts)5. Shep & Keith should have a show together somewhere. n/t
KansDem
(28,498 posts)6. RNC = "Rather Noxious Comments"
nt
gratuitous
(82,849 posts)7. Like a bad poker player
You'd better believe the Republicans are going to push all in on gay marriage, even when someone tells them to their face they're on the wrong side of history.
Prophet 451
(9,796 posts)12. Like the RNC weren't going to attack Obama anyway
Doesn't actually matter what he did or said, the RNC (and Fox) were going to attack him as a SocialCommieNazi.
yellowcanine
(35,701 posts)13. So how is going against the NC referendum "playing politics" and siding with it not "playing
politics?" I am confused.