Post by Logan on Jun 18, 2016 18:39:06 GMT -6
Florida Democrats say Orlando massacre makes this perfect time for politics
Less than a week after the massacre at a gay club in Orlandoi, hundreds of Florida Democratic activists are gathering at the Westin Diplomat in Hallandale Beach today for the state party's fundraiser gala. Emotions remain raw, and at an LGBT caucus meeting today sprinkled with cheers, tears, and jeers, Democrats made clear they had no sympathy for those arguing that politcs should be put aside in the aftermath of such a tragedy.
"It's only not a good time for politics, if your on the other side of these issues," said Bob Poe, former state Democratic Chairman and now a congressional candidate in Orlando. "They use that like Kryptonite - 'Oh, don't raise that now because it's not the time. It's tawdry to do that now.' Well, when is time? When the emotions die down and people start to forget?" I'd like to ask (Attorney General) Pam Bondi, if not now, when?"
At a state party LGBT Caucus meeting Saturday, people sounded as angry as they did sad,
"Across the country the same politicians who've offered thoughts and prayers for the Orlando victims are pushing anti- transgender bathroom bills and so-called religious freedom laws.These actions not only disparage people, they fuel anti LGBT sentiment and serve as an inspiration for someone like Omar Mateen to go into a gay club and kill people,"" said Terry Fleming of Gainesville, president of the Florida Democratic Party's LGBT Caucus, who said the caucus also stands with "Our Muslim brothers and sisters" and will speak out against effort to paint an entire religion as dangerous.
Read more: www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/florida-democrats-say-orlando-massacre-makes-this-perfect-time-for-politics/2282251
Less than a week after the massacre at a gay club in Orlandoi, hundreds of Florida Democratic activists are gathering at the Westin Diplomat in Hallandale Beach today for the state party's fundraiser gala. Emotions remain raw, and at an LGBT caucus meeting today sprinkled with cheers, tears, and jeers, Democrats made clear they had no sympathy for those arguing that politcs should be put aside in the aftermath of such a tragedy.
"It's only not a good time for politics, if your on the other side of these issues," said Bob Poe, former state Democratic Chairman and now a congressional candidate in Orlando. "They use that like Kryptonite - 'Oh, don't raise that now because it's not the time. It's tawdry to do that now.' Well, when is time? When the emotions die down and people start to forget?" I'd like to ask (Attorney General) Pam Bondi, if not now, when?"
At a state party LGBT Caucus meeting Saturday, people sounded as angry as they did sad,
"Across the country the same politicians who've offered thoughts and prayers for the Orlando victims are pushing anti- transgender bathroom bills and so-called religious freedom laws.These actions not only disparage people, they fuel anti LGBT sentiment and serve as an inspiration for someone like Omar Mateen to go into a gay club and kill people,"" said Terry Fleming of Gainesville, president of the Florida Democratic Party's LGBT Caucus, who said the caucus also stands with "Our Muslim brothers and sisters" and will speak out against effort to paint an entire religion as dangerous.
Read more: www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/florida-democrats-say-orlando-massacre-makes-this-perfect-time-for-politics/2282251