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Charles Booker: Rand Paul believes that racism is a winning strategy

What they`re doing now, they`re putting down dog whistle and they`re picking up a megaphone. They are saying the quiet parts out loud. And, essentially, what Rand Paul is doing right now, he`s making a bet. He believes that racism is a winning strategy and is how he intends to keep his seat, but he is not and he won`t because we see through this B.S. This is a tired old playbook. This is the southern strategy. This is the Willie Horton ad. This is weaponizing hate. This is exploiting fears.
Source: MSNBC on 2022 Kentucky Senate race Jul 7, 2021

Charlie Crist: 2010: Backed gay marriage ban; 2014: supports gay marriage

Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist is trying to make amends with the gay community--and the Democratic base-over his record on marriage equality. The Republican-turned-Democrat, who's running for his old job, directly apologized for previously supporting a state ban on same-sex unions. "I'm sorry I did that," Crist said in response to backing Amendment 2 to Florida's Constitution. "It was a mistake. I was wrong. Please forgive me."

After being pressed further, Crist once again addressed his evolving stance on the topic: "I made a mistake. I'm not perfect," he said. "That's the journey I'm on, and I'm still on it."

In 2010, he stood by the ban and said that he believes marriage is "a sacred institution between a man and a woman." Crist said he was inspired by President Obama to finally come out in support of marriage equality. "Everybody deserves to love who they want to. Everybody deserves to marry who they want to. Even the Pope has said, 'Who am I to judge?'"

Source: MSNBC coverage of 2014 Florida gubernatorial race Jan 3, 2014

Ezola Foster: Against gay rights & women in military

Foster says that women should not serve in the military, she doesn't believe in abortion rights, and she holds the same position on homosexuality as Pat Buchanan.
Source: (X-ref abortion) "Hardball", MSNBC on 2000 election Aug 11, 2000

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