Biden Comes Out Against Prop 8

[JackBeck]

Democratic running mate Joe Biden will appear on lesbian funny lady Ellen DeGeneres' talk show Monday. And, during their heart-to-heart, the Senator reportedly takes an unequivocal stand against Proposition 8, the ballot measure looking to overturn California's gay marriage win.

Biden also took some time to slam the initiative during an event in West Hollywood last night, according to http://www.wilshireandwashington.com/2008/10/biden-slams-scu.html">Variety:

At the event, Biden told IN Los Angeles magazine journalist Karen Ocamb that he opposes Proposition 8, which would ban same-sex marriage in California. He had just finished taping an episode of The Ellen Show that will air Monday, and expressed his opposition to the measure to host Ellen DeGeneres.

At the vice presidential debate with Sarah Palin, Biden said that he opposes same-sex marriage. Obama holds the same position, but also has said he opposes Proposition 8, citing the fact that it would write a restriction into a state constitution.

Biden plead with the crowd gathered at the $500-per-person fund-raiser at the Pacific Design Center to talk to their friends and family and "make the case for us."

"There's a great deal at stake, so my plea to you is, we have less than three weeks to go, so this is the time to focus like we never have before."

Biden garnered some gay ire this month after being accused of taking too similar a stance as Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin during http://www.queerty.com/biden-palin-debate-gay-rights-but-find-few-differences-20081003/">their debate.

Meanwhile, Ocamb will have a piece up on Bilerico this afternoon. We'll let you know what she has to say for herself. Something awesome, we're sure.

http://www.queerty.com/biden-comes-out-against-prop-8-20081017/#more-30646

[JackBeck]

1. Here's another article about Monday:

Given the outrage recently expressed here, I thought more people would find this development interesting.

http://campaignsilo.firedoglake.com/2008/10/17/ellen-steps-up-with-100k-and-her-own-ad-plus-biden-comes-out-against-8-on-ellen-monday/">Ellen Steps Up with $100K and Her Own Ad, Plus Biden Comes Out Against 8 On “Ellen” Monday

[terrya]

5. Well, I take back my annoyance with Ellen. And that's wonderful news about Biden!

Wow...Ellen is really going to bat for us! The $100K ad time, plus a built in pulpit via her show. :-)

I'll donate some more against Prop 8. It's not going to be easy...but we CAN beat this bigotry.

[JackBeck]

6. This is a great opportunity, as well, to put an end to the misguided idea

That the LGBT community looses elections for the Democrats.

I also just read that Streisand is throwing a huge fundraiser where Melissa and Mary J. will perform. If only I had $25,000....

[phrigndumass]

2. Great news!

Tried to recommend, but I didn't catch your thread in time.

Survey USA has Prop 8 winning by 3 points. :(

:hi:

[Starry Messenger]

3. That makes me REALLY happy.

It's things like Prop 8 that are anti-american. Donate to No on 8 folks! https://secure.ga4.org/01/equalityforall

[Hepburn]

4. Yes!!!

That hateful, homophobic POS Prop 8. Way to go, Joe! :applause: