As you can well imagine, Log Cabin has been working overtime responding to media inquiries about Senator Larry Craig (R-ID).  Log Cabin President Patrick Sammon will appear on CNN’s Headline News just after 5 pm ET today (Thursday, August 30).  Patrick also appeared yesterday on CNN’s American Morning.  Watch the clip here.

Here are some articles from print publications featuring Log Cabin Republicans in coverage of the story:

Bloomberg News, Fox News, LA Times, The Politico, Philadelphia Daily News, USA Today

We’ll keep you updated!

-posted by Scott Tucker

Posted: August 30th, 2007 under In the News, Log Cabin In Focus.
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Here is Log Cabin’s news release from today on Senator Larry Craig (R-ID):

Log Cabin Questions Senator Craig’s Ability to Continue Serving   

Posted: August 28th, 2007 under In the News, Log Cabin In Focus.
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Breaking news from Roll Call:

Sen. Larry Craig (R-Idaho) was arrested in June at a Minnesota airport by a plainclothes police officer investigating lewd conduct complaints in a men’s public restroom, according to an arrest report obtained by Roll Call Monday afternoon.

This story just broke from Roll Call.  We will have more details and a statement once the facts are known.

-posted by Scott Tucker 

Posted: August 27th, 2007 under In the News.
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In case you missed it, check out this article from Time Magazine.  It highlights the potential trouble the GOP faces going into next year’s elections as presidential candidates court conservative primary voters, but risk turning off mainstream voters that will give them a general election win, and the White House, in 2008. 

It’s an important article, but a bit lopsided.  It’s obvious that the GOP isn’t alone in this.  Democrats also spend the primary season catering to a “base” that, though they need for the primary, won’t be enough for the general election.  The article highlights why Republicans need to talk about a hopeful unifying agenda that will unite ALL Americans…from conservatives to moderates and everyone inbetween.  THIS IS OUR CHALLENGE AS REPUBLICANS!  The article practically annoints the Democrats as the one party trying to unite people of all political stripes.  Not so sure about that.

Also notice Time’s labeling of Mitt Romney as a more “moderate” Republican.  This, despite his ardent support for a federal marriage amendment and opposition to relationship recognition for gay and lesbian Americans.  I don’t know how moderate that is…

-posted by Scott Tucker   

Posted: August 27th, 2007 under Elections, From the Right, In the News.
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Log Cabin President Patrick Sammon this week joined other conservative leaders in signing a letter to President Bush and Congress in opposition to a proposed increase in the gas tax. 

And folks, the tax hike proposal is a BIG one!  Liberal Congressman James Oberstar (D-MN) wants to increase the gas tax by a whopping 27%!!! 

Click here to read the letter.

posted by Jimmy LaSalvia

Posted: August 22nd, 2007 under Democrats.
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How funny is this?!  The Republican National Committee has a new line of merchandise called ”Pink Elephants.”  Click the image to start shopping.

- Posted by Jimmy LaSalvia

Posted: August 21st, 2007 under On the Lighter Side.
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September 15th – Chicago – “Spirit of Lincoln Celebration” – Reception honoring inclusive GOP allies in “The Land of Lincoln” – Click here for details and to RSVP.

September 15th – Chicago – “Beyond the Bible & Homosexuality – An Affirmation of Gay Christians” – Seminar about what the Bible really says about homosexuality conducted by Rev. Steve Kindle; “Altar Call” - An original play by Dr. Melissa McBain - Click here for details and to RSVP.

September 26th – New York City – “New York Fall Celebration” – Reception honoring New York Republican State Assemblymembers who support marriage equality for same sex couples – Click here for details and to RSVP.

October 11th-14th - Ogunquit, ME – “Lobsters & Leaves Weekend” – Enjoy the fall foliage and the company of other Log Cabin members and friends during this weekend get-away trip to Maine – Click here for details and to RSVP.

-Posted by Jimmy LaSalvia

Posted: August 21st, 2007 under Chapter News, Log Cabin In Focus.
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Chemistry.com, an online dating site that has marketed itself as welcoming to gays and lesbians, has been running a really nasty ad.  The ad says in a snarky way “Gay Republicans Welcome.  (All Three Of You).”  You can view the ad on a lot of gay websites like 365gay.com.

I think everyone at Log Cabin is quite used to the tired old stereotype that there can be no such thing as a gay Republican.  That’s nothing new.  But to make that absurdity the basis for an ad campaign is really a bit thoughtless.  Gay doesn’t always equal Democrat…or Anti-Republican.  I think most people understand that.  Unfortunately, the folks at Chemistry.com don’t. 

-posted by Scott Tucker 

Posted: August 17th, 2007 under In the News.
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Log Cabin President Patrick Sammon talks about the recent announcement that President Bush’s chief strategist Karl Rove will be leaving the administration at the end of the month.  Sammon told the Bay Area Reporter, “I think history will judge Karl Rove’s tenure as a missed opportunity.”  The article is well worth reading.

-posted by Scott Tucker

Posted: August 16th, 2007 under From the Right, In the News.
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Roll Call is reporting that Congresswoman Deborah Pryce (R-OH) will announce tomorrow that she won’t seek a ninth term in Congress.  We will certainly be sad to see Rep. Pryce go.  When it comes to inclusive fair-minded Republicans, she led the way.  As the fourth-ranking Republican in Congress, Pryce stood up for true conservative principles and courageously (twice) voted against the anti-gay Federal Marriage Amendment.  A chief co-sponsor of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) and a supporter of comprehensive hate crimes legislation, she’s been a longtime Log Cabin ally.  In fact, we recently honored her at our capital celebration just last month.  She’s pictured here at the Log Cabin event with former Rep. Jim Kolbe (R-AZ), Sen. Gordon Smith (R-OR) & Rep. Chris Shays (R-CT). 

You can read more about the announcement here.

-posted by Scott Tucker

Posted: August 15th, 2007 under From the Right.
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