Illinois GOP Chairman Resigns After Backing Gay Marriage

[DonViejo]

Source: TPM

Party chair Pat Brady resigned on Tuesday after a months long opposition campaign by his fellow Illinois Republicans, the Chicago Tribune reported.

Brady created a stir earlier this year when he came out in support for gay marriage legislation currently pending in the state legislature. The announcement divided the party and resulted in a tense meeting in April where about 50 members demanded Brady step down.

“I think there are people in the party who don’t necessarily agree with me, but the point is …. we’re a party that welcomes all ideas,” Brady said in April. “You don’t have to be exactly a platform Republican to be welcome in the party, and that’s the direction we’re taking the party.”

State Sen. Matt Murphy of Palatine has been floated as a potential replacement, according to the Tribune.

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Link to Tribune article:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-pat-brady-gay-marriage-20130507,0,528968.story

[Botany]

1. His wife also has cancer

http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Illinois-GOP-chairman-Pat-Brady-steps-down-4494688.php

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady resigned Tuesday, citing his wife's battle
with cancer and his desire to focus on family after six tough years in Republican politics.

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Brady said his wife has been battling "very serious" cancer for two years and that he wanted to spend more time with her and their four children.

"It's time to focus on my wife and our kids," he said.


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In cases like this even though he might have gotten crap from some in the republican party
I will back Mr. Brady's reason and wish him well.

[Berlum]

2. Wow. The RepubliFascists tolerate no independent thinking whatsoever

RepubliFascists (R) just HATE freedom, independence, and integrity. They demand their minions march in locksteps of fear and hate. Holy cripes it is so freakin soul ugly.

[closeupready]

3. I guess for Illinois Republicans, hate is serious business.

[Liberalagogo]

4. "...we’re a party that welcomes all ideas..."

Since when?

[hrmjustin]

5. My thoughts exactly!