Romney Opposes Marriage Equality in Speech to NAACP

well, obama needn't worry losing black vote on gay marriage.

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presumptive republican presidential nominee mitt romney addressed annual naacp convention wednesday in houston, pitched candidacy best choice african-american voters, including opposition marriage equality, principle organization backed.

“any policy lifts , honors family going country, , must our goal,” said former massachusetts governor in first appearance before group. “as president, promote strong families , defend traditional marriage.”

speech marked rare mention of marriage issue, businessman has largely avoided on campaign trail in favor of economic themes. firm applause heard audience, despite vote naacp’s board of directors endorse marriage equality in may.

“we pleased governor romney addressed our convention today,” said naacp chairman roslyn m. brock in statement following speech. “this morning governor romney laid out policy agenda nation. unfortunately, of agenda @ odds naacp stands – whether issue equal access affordable health care, reforming our education system or path forward on marriage equality. appreciate courageous , took opportunity speak directly.”

marriage equality opponents have sought “drive wedge” between gay people , african-americans, 2 key democratic constituencies, revealed internal memos national organization marriage unsealed in federal lawsuit in maine last march. divisive strategy, targeted latinos, appears have failed part, recent polls showing surge in support among african-americans since president barack obama announced personal support 2 months ago.

in addition naacp, 2 leading latino civil rights groups, national council of la raza , league of united latin american citizens (lulac), have endorsed marriage equality since president’s announcement. black leaders including jay-z have expressed support, , frank ocean last week became first major hip-hop or r&b artist publicly acknowledge same-sex relationship.

expected, romney dedicated bulk of 20-minute speech economy. promised reform education , create jobs african americans, face 14.4% unemployment rate compared 8.2% general population.

audience politely applauded proposals, loud boos ensued when pledged “eliminate every non-essential, expensive program can find." singled out “obamacare,” health care reform law supreme court upheld in highly anticipated decision last month.

“if want president make things better in african-american community, looking @ him,” said defiant romney jeers. “take look.”

“while glad governor romney recognized power of black electorate, laid out agenda antithetical many of our interests,” said naacp president benjamin todd jealous. “his criticism of affordable care act – legislation improve access quality health care millions – signals fundamental misunderstanding of needs of many african americans.”

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http://www.advocate.com/politics/election/2012/07/11/romney-opposes-marriage-equality-speech-naacp

 

so gop haven't yet got message they've been rumbled on score then. sorry mitt, playing minorities against each other isn't going work now.

 

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