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THE US SENATE will soon see its first openly gay member, after a lesbian Democratic candidate took a landmark victory in Wisconsin.
Tammy Baldwin has held the seat being vacated by the retiring Herb Kohl, fending off the Republican challenge of Tommy Thompson in what was seen as a seat that was up for grabs.
The victory is seen as particularly impressive given that Thompson was governor of the state for 16 years – leaving his position to take up the job of Secretary of Health in the first cabinet of George W Bush.
State summarises, however, that Baldwin had wielded a major fundraising advantage and had pursued an aggressive advertising campaign to slam her Republican opponent.
The Guardian said Baldwin’s sexuality had not been a major issue in the campaign – with the senator-elect saying: “If you are not in the room, the conversation is about you; if you are in the room, the conversation is with you.”
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What has Coach from Cheers got to do with anything ?
“Baldwin’s sexuality had not been a major issue in the campaign”. It should not be an issue at all. His ability to do the job should be the issue.
Or, indeed, hers.
doh !
Gavan – I see you are wide awake today :)
I could spot that error in a coma.
Well done Wisconsin?!?!
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