At New York Reception, Ted Cruz Is Said to Strike Different Tone Toward Gays

[brooklynite]

Source: New York Times

Senator Ted Cruz, the Republican presidential candidate, has positioned himself as a strong opponent to same-sex marriage, urging pastors nationwide to preach in support of marriage as an institution between a man and a woman, which he said was “ordained by God.”

But on Wednesday night, at a reception for him at the Manhattan apartment of two prominent gay hoteliers, the Texas senator struck quite a different tone.

During the gathering, according to two attendees, Mr. Cruz said he would have no problem if one of his daughters was gay. He did not mention his opposition to same-sex marriage, saying only that marriage is an issue that should be left to the states.

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“Ted Cruz said, ‘If one of my daughters was gay, I would love them just as much,’” recalled Mr. Reisner, a same-sex marriage proponent who described himself as simply an attendee at Mr. Weiderpass’s event.

Read more: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/24/us/politics/at-new-york-reception-ted-cruz-is-said-to-strike-different-tone-toward-gays.html?_r=1

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So, you love your daughter, but want to be miserable, alone and celibate. Father knows best...

[AtheistCrusader]

1. Typical republican. Social chameleon sociopath.

[The Stranger]

2. Why would you hold a reception for someone who actively hates you?

Help me out here.

[murielm99]

3. Log Cabin Republicans?

They exist. I have never been able to understand why.

[arcane1]

4. Money n/t

[villager]

5. "Kapos" always think they will escape unscathed.

They don't, of course.

[Tom Ripley]

10. ^^^THIS^^^

[LeftInTX]

7. These guys are strong supporters of Israel

And support Cruz's stance on Israel. However, I still don't get it. Wouldn't any Republican's support for Israel be about the same? Why do they support the homophobe?

[RoccoR5955]

6. Canadian speaks with forked tongue! n/t

[Garion_55]

8. thats not him accepting gays

thats him refusing to turn his back on his daughter. decide for yourself if you believe it

[kiranon]

9. Not falling for this. First thing Cruz would do

is try to outlaw gay marriages, adoptions and any and all pension rights or hospital privileges for gay partners. Cannot believe any one who is gay or not gay would support this man or any other Republican who is against the LGBT community and their rights.

[onecent]

11. Do we need to EVEN take Ted Cruz seriously as to make it as a possible contender

for the presidency???? I don't want to waste my time even discussing his family. If he has a prayer in hell then we are all doomed.