GLBT community in Houston split over Democratic candidates

Across the country, dinner table conversations are split over this year’s Democratic nomination. The divide crosses race, religion and even party lines. The Houston GLBTs (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender/Transsexual people) are no different. Their two major groups in the city are split, as is the general community. The Houston GLBT Political Caucus endorsed Obama last week, but the Houston Area Stonewall Democrats endorsed Clinton. Determined and loyal Clinton supporters campaigning in the area are countered by the many passionate Obama supporters, canvassing the streets of Houston.

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A Clinton rally in Texas turns up the urgency, for a while

Live Mariachi music rang from the stage, mothers danced with their children on their toes, and onlookers gazed from outside the fenced park prior to Senator Hillary Clinton’s taking the stage last night in San Antonio. Far from the quiet milling and hum of country music in the background last month at Pier 30 in Seattle, the Clinton supporters in San Antonio seemed lit with a new drive. It wasn’t quite desperation, but the volunteers at last night’s event seemed to understand and carry with them the critical importance of doing well here in Texas. Groups organized with homemade t-shirts and ran around the rally gathering people together and speaking about their support for Clinton.

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