Over 300 LGBT leaders endorse Biden for president : ‘The most pro-equality ticket in US history’

Sep 1, 2020 by Jill

by Lauren Vella, The Hill:

More than 300 LGBT leaders threw their support behind Democratic nominee Joe Biden for president Thursday, stating that the former vice president and his running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), together make “the most pro-equality ticket in American history.”

In an op-ed published by USA Today, the LGBT leaders argued that Biden’s career is, “as American as it gets,” and touted his record with regard to LGBT issues such as marriage equality.

“He is a leader who has stood with the LGBTQ+ community for decades, offering compassion in our moments of uncertainty and policies to move us forward,” they wrote.

“As a senator, vice president, and private citizen, Biden worked tirelessly to advance LGBTQ+ equality. From the repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ to his historic declaration in support of marriage equality on NBC’s ‘Meet the Press’ in 2012, Biden has proven that he will listen to LGBTQ+ people when it counts,” the leaders continued.

In 2012, Biden came out in support of marriage equality on “Meet The Press,” stating that he was “absolutely comfortable” with same-sex marriages. The statement was notable as Biden became the highest office-holder in the country to come out in support of marriage equality, according to The New York Times.

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