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Anyway, it seems in Houston no one cares if she's gay or not gay (well, maybe a few people. But most don't.) Houston is quite live-and-let-live, and always has been. They just want the BEST person for the JOB, and the voters seem to think she was it.
Another article mentioned she's the first Rice University grad (Texas' version of Ivy League) to be mayor.
I think this is the trend for most major cities (well in that more non-traditional officials are elected);
Most of Phoenix' district reps are gay or democrat and liberal.
Mayor is extremely liberal and has served two terms.
Tempe, ASU location and major Phoenix suburb had a gay mayor.
Our former governor and now Secretary of Homeland Security was Janet Napolitano, a democrat and not someone most people outside of AZ view as an elected official that would be elected here. But this state isn't exactly "conservative."
I think this is a big deal because Houston is in Texas.
Anyway, it seems in Houston no one cares if she's gay or not gay (well, maybe a few people. But most don't.) Houston is quite live-and-let-live, and always has been. They just want the BEST person for the JOB, and the voters seem to think she was it.
Another article mentioned she's the first Rice University grad (Texas' version of Ivy League) to be mayor.
Congrats to her and I wish her the best.
Really? That's surprising that she's the first Rice grad to be mayor. She'll do a great job. In spite of the publicity about her sexual orientation, I think she was elected based on her connections with the former mayor, Bill White, who was very popular in Houston. (sidenote, Bill White is now expecte to run for governor of Texas, and it's nice that we FINALLY have a competent and likable Democrat running for governor in Texas )
Bill White, who was very popular in Houston. (sidenote, Bill White is now expecte to run for governor of Texas, and it's nice that we FINALLY have a competent and likable Democrat running for governor in Texas )
I would voter for him too. People wonder why Texas keeps electing moronic governors like George Bush and Rick Perry but they haven't seen the idiots the Democratic party has put as their candidates in the race. I was a little too young to accurately recall what things where like during the Bush era (as governor not president), but I haven't talk to one person, Republican or Democrat, who likes Perry. It seems most people voted for him because he was just the least bad person for the job. The Democratic party here is pretty sad right now but hopefully White, Parker, and few others will help turn the party around.
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Great for Houston, and boourns who are saying it isn't a big deal that Annise Parker is gay. OF COURSE IT'S A BIG DEAL and it speaks volumes to the character of Houstonians.
Those who think it's a bad thing to note that she is a lesbian or even not necessary should remember that it wasn't too long ago that being a cultural or ethnic minority meant that you were destined to be on the periphery of society. Sure, there were those who excelled at business, entertainment or in politics. But for "minorities", especially lesbians and gays, you had to "hide" or downplay your affiliation in most circumstances in order to get any where. Just look at the numerous examples of gay entertainers and politicians who lived in the closet for years before they were outed.
Though not the first in the nation, Houston ushered in a great accomplishment because it was the first city in the South to elect a GLBT mayor. Though those who will say that they will "weigh the candidates by their ideas, not who they are" have merit, but it is unrealistic to not stop and honor what just took place. Mayor-elect Parker's election is a clear sign of where this country is headed this century and it should be given its proper due.
P.S. To my "White" CD brothers: It may seem sometimes that celebrating a "minorities" election is at the detriment of you, but it isn't. You have to understand that for 360 or America's first 400 years that if you weren't white, male, or disabled (exception to FDR who had to hide btw), then you didn't have a chance in this country to lead or succeed. When people celebrate the election of any person of color, ethnic minority, or women of any color's election to high office it isn't at the expense of you or what you have to offer to this country. M'kay?
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I would voter for him too. People wonder why Texas keeps electing moronic governors like George Bush and Rick Perry but they haven't seen the idiots the Democratic party has put as their candidates in the race. I was a little too young to accurately recall what things where like during the Bush era (as governor not president), but I haven't talk to one person, Republican or Democrat, who likes Perry. It seems most people voted for him because he was just the least bad person for the job. The Democratic party here is pretty sad right now but hopefully White, Parker, and few others will help turn the party around.
Congrats to Houston's new mayor!! Also, good for the people of Houston for knowing that sexual orientation does not affect one's decision making in a political office!
Amen to that What an idiot we have for a governor... Separation of church and state Sonny!
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I was a little too young to accurately recall what things where like during the Bush era (as governor not president), but I haven't talk to one person, Republican or Democrat, who likes Perry. It seems most people voted for him because he was just the least bad person for the job. The Democratic party here is pretty sad right now but hopefully White, Parker, and few others will help turn the party around.
