Mike Huckabee: Let’s Talk About the Ick Factor
Mike Huckabee has been a staunch opponent of LGBT equality, dating back to when he first burst onto the public scene in the 1990s and declared that “we should isolate…
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Elections
Equality Voters are those who share HRC’s vision for a society free of discrimination against LGBTQ people, and we’re having more of an impact on elections than ever before.
Lindsey Graham: Compared Same-Sex Marriage to Polygamy
Withdrew CandidacyLindsey Graham has been a consistent opponent of everything from marriage equality to protecting LGBT workers from employment discrimination.
Bobby Jindal: Turned Back the Clock on Non-Discrimination Protections
Throughout his political career, Bobby Jindal has routinely opposed efforts to move toward LGBT equality, and he’s bragged that he was not a politician who was going to change his…
Chris Christie: Opposes Nationwide Marriage Equality, Transgender Rights
As governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie has opposed marriage as well as expanding transgender rights.
Carly Fiorina: Supported by the National Organization for Marriage
In her brief time as a candidate for public office, Carly Fiorina has made it clear she stands against LGBT equality, gaining support from organizations that oppose full equality for…
Jeb Bush: Opposes Marriage Equality
Withdrew CandidacyAs governor of Florida, Jeb Bush consistently opposed marriage equality for LGBT Americans. And he showed a willingness to appoint staff and contribute money to causes that had strong…
Ben Carson: Compared Same-Sex Marriage to Bestiality
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Marco Rubio: Consistently on the Wrong Side of Equality
Withdrew CandidacyWhether the issue is marriage equality or protecting workers from discrimination, Florida Senator Marco Rubio has consistently opposed giving LGBT Americans equal treatment.
Ted Cruz: Not a Fan of Pride Parades
Withdrew CandidacyWhether the issue is marriage equality or critical protection from discrimination, Texas Senator Ted Cruz has consistently opposed equality for LGBT Americans. And he’s gone even further, attacking fellow…
Donald Trump: Opposes Nationwide Marriage Equality
Donald Trump has been a consistent opponent of marriage equality. He has embraced the nation’s most odious anti-LGBTQ law, North Carolina’s HB2, and put on the ticket Mike Pence, who…