The Colorado Stonewall Democrats (CSD) today released its first round of endorsements of the 2008 election cycle and Barack Obama, Jared Polis and Mark Ferrandino are all on the list.
After the historic National Democratic Convention held in the Mile High City the Colorado Stonewall Democrats proudly endorsed Senator Barack Obama for President of the United States as the best candidate in this presidential race looking out for LGBT Americans. From hate crimes legislation to an inclusive ENDA and from HIV prevention to Gays in the Military, Senator Obama is on the right side of the issues. As demonstrated during Senator Obama’s acceptance speech at Mile High he, like millions of fair minded Americans believes that we can rise to our greater natures and find respect and a place at the table for LGBT Americans.
Additionally Colorado Stonewall Democrats are excited to endorse two of their own Stonewall members, Jared Polis and Representative Mark Ferrandino.
Jared Polis, running in CD 2, will demonstrate how far Colorado has come in little over a decade, by being the first openly gay man to serve from the state of Colorado in the US Congress. Joining such out and proud national leaders as Barney Frank and Tammy Baldwin. He demostrates a keen knowledge of the issues of today such as net neutrality.
Representative Mark Ferrandino, serving HD 2, is co-chair emeritus of Colorado Stonewall Democrats and former Colorado State Party treasurer. During his term, he took on payday loans and supported SB 200.
Unlike most Stonewall groups around the country, CSD is a part of the state Democratic Party and could not endorse any candidates who were running in a primary until after that primary was over.
The Colorado Stonewall Dems is the LGBT initiative within the CO Democratic Party. The Colorado Stonewall Democrats engage and educate the Democratic Party and the LGBT community as advocates for equality through the political process.
The lack of movement by the Obama administration on key campaign pledges for LGBT rights, including ending the military ban and repealing the federal marriage ban, is raising concerns among many advocates. "Obama is out of step with his party, which is overwhelmingly in favor of marriage at this stage," said veteran activist David Mixner. "He's out of step with the next generation."
