Reply #90: He didn't "support" gay Marriage per se, but he certainly wasn't shy

[FrenchieCat]

about supporting Gay civil unions, and felt that the marriage part was best left up to the various church denominations to decide...which really is how it should go.

The reason why more the largest Gay publications endorsed him was because he wasn't shy about stating his views; was able to articulate them in a cogent and persuasive manner that even the most RW haters would have to understand; and really blew the whole "Military is homophobic" perception.

That's the beauty of Wes Clark; he is perceived as a moderate, but his beliefs are much more progressive than other " real Democrats" who don't make appearances on Fox.

Wes Clark is one that, should he become President, would be well aware that he is a Democrat(cause he ain't taking that for granted) and therefore should present Democratic Ideals to our nation. In addition, he won't be shy in getting the Pentagon budget straightened out; cutting all that pork out and providing us with working funds for social programs needed. Most other Democrats will be trying to prove just how tough they are on defense by appeasing the Republicans (who think they own the issue--even Clinton had a Repunblican Sec. of Defense and Joint Chief of Staff)....but not the General! He won't have to prove a damn thing other than that he is a "real" Democrat!