Gay-rights leaders come forward with mixed-feelings on Barack Obama
“We are prepared to hold feet to the fire on the issues that are critical to our community.” — Darlene Nipper of NGLTF.
”We have a right to expect a great deal from people who say they’re our friend” — Kevin Cathcart of Lambda Legal
”We’re not going to say, ‘Forget it, we’re done with Obama.’ But it’s very disappointing. There’s no way to sugarcoat that or pretend it isn’t the case.” — Christine Quinn, openly gay speaker of New York’s City Council.
”We have a responsibility to express our anger and disappointment and then figure out a way to move forward.” — Joe Solmonese of HRC
A few of the leaders interviewed by the Associated Press for their reaction on Barack Obama’s decision to invite Rick Warren to participate on stage at his Inauguration. (Associated Press)
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