Former Texas Eagle Forum President Cathie Adams, one of the leading anti-gay voices in North Texas over the last few decades, was ousted this weekend as chair of the state Republican Party. Delegates to this weekend’s Texas GOP Convention in Dallas voted to replace Adams with Houston lawyer Steve Ministeri. From The Dallas Morning News:
In her nomination speech, Adams gave a fiery account of her fight of 30 years against abortion, gay marriage and the United Nations, and for maintaining a Christian nation. More recently, she said, “I’m saying no to Barack Hussein Obama.”
Rob Schlein, president of Log Cabin Republicans of Dallas, was a delegate to the convention who opposed Adams’ bid for a full term as chair. Schlein, who lives in the same senate district and precinct as Adams and her husband, Homer, sent over a brief report:
“Cathie, instead of taking a dignified defeat, forced a delegate floor vote,” Schlein wrote. “She and Homer stood in front of our Senate District delegation to observe a standing vote … This intimidated folks who rebelled and voted against her by an even larger margin in her own backyard!”
Schlein said the final floor vote was 4,295 for Munisteri and 2,950 for Adams. “A resounding defeat, and an EXCITING day for Log Cabin and Texas Republicans,” Schlein said. “I have already seen some change with an outreach by the Rick Perry campaign.”
Really? Outreach by the Perry campaign?? To Log Cabin??? I asked Schlein to explain.
“I received an email today from an SREC [State Republican Executive Committee member] introducing us to a Field rep with Perry whose task [is] to speak to the Republican clubs. We will attempt to schedule him,” Schlein said.
…but will he attempt to be scheduled?
Will Rick Perry use the Log Cabin meeting as a forum to apologize for banning gay marriage in the Texas Constitution? Will he announce his support of gay marriage and other gay rights as well?
I doubt it. I’m glad the christian taliban woman lost, but that does mean any gay person with an ounce self respect should support Perry.
Yeah but Rob fails to remember Adams replacement is no better than Adams.
John, you are incorrect about that. Munisteri’s law practice included an openly gay law partner, he has gay family, and is the inclusive type of candidate that will be terrific to work with. We spoke at length early in his candidacy…something Adams would not do. I’m thrilled with the prospects of the new state chairman. On gay marriage, remember it passed with 70% support, much coming from Democrats. In fact, the most Republican precinct in Dallas County voted AGAINST the ban…precinct 1800…my home district that I share with Cathie Adams, unfortunately.
“… that does mean any gay person with an ounce self respect should support Perry.” It does? Are you sure?
If you want to have a conservative view on other social issues, that is one thing, or conservative economic views, fine. However, it makes no sense to me that any self-respecting member of the LGBT community would join and actively support the GOP- a party that considers us to be second-class citizens. Log Cabin and similar groups may have good intentions but ultimately they hurt the LGBT community more than help.