http://www.republicansagainst8.com Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:19:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A video released today by Republicans Against 8 draws a direct comparison between two Republican California Governors—Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger—and their positions on California ballot measures that would eliminate rights for gays and lesbians. In 1978, Governor Reagan opposed the Briggs Initiative, which would have eliminated the right of gay ... http://www.republicansagainst8.com/2008/10/31/reagan-schwarzenegger-featured-in-new-ad/ The Advocate tells the backstory of the two latest ads from Republicans Against 8. Schmidt said the effort is an example of the “unprecedented cooperation ... http://www.republicansagainst8.com/2008/10/29/advocate-freatures-gop-ads/ Republicans Against 8 have always said that Proposition 8 is bad for business, and could send industries packing to places where all citizens have equal treatment under the law.  Now, biotech executives in San Diego are confirming that Proposition 8 is bad for business. “The governor of Massachusetts has made it ... http://www.republicansagainst8.com/2008/10/29/proposition-8-bad-for-biotech/ Andrew Steele, a Republican against Proposition 8, has a letter to the editor in today's Vallejo Times-Herald. I'm a 20-year-old Log Cabin Republican, and being that, you know that I support gay marriage whole-heartedly, but one thing I cannot seem to understand is why everyone is making this a gay issue. ... http://www.republicansagainst8.com/2008/10/29/leave-religion-out-of-it/ "We are Friends, We are neighbors...We are Republicans, We Are Democrats," states, "Join Us," one of the newest ads produced by Republicans Against 8. "Join Us" features a cast including Log Cabin members Steven Sion, Carol Newman, and Len Greco, West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Chairman Joe Clapsaddle and ... http://www.republicansagainst8.com/2008/10/28/join-us/ "Defending Freedom" is one of two ads released today by Republicans Against 8. Directed by "Milk" screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, "Defending Freedom" tells the story of three gay and lesbian Californians. Speaking directly to straight Californians, "Defending Freedom" highlights the accomplishments of gay and lesbian Californians in protecting the rights ... http://www.republicansagainst8.com/2008/10/28/defending-freedom/ Republicans Against 8 and the No on 8 Campaign have announced another major Republican who is opposed to Proposition 8: Los Angeles Sheriff Lee Baca. “The Gay men and lesbian women of the law enforcement community are some of the most responsible and virtuous people I know. To deny them their ... http://www.republicansagainst8.com/2008/10/24/lee-baca-republican-against-8/ Former U.S. Senate hopeful and California Congressman Tom Campbell announced his opposition to Proposition 8 today on the Reason Magazine website. Republicans also care about jobs; and as a business proposition, it makes no sense to support Prop. 8. Discrimination at any level is bad for business. California has always made ... http://www.republicansagainst8.com/2008/10/24/tom-campbell-republican-against-8/ Former California Assemblyman and Silicon Valley Business Executive Jim Cunneen is joining the ranks of Republicans who are opposed to Proposition 8. Mr. Cunneen shares one way to get out the vote when he writes: "I’ve been telling everyone to vote no!" If you cannot give your time or give your financial ... http://www.republicansagainst8.com/2008/10/24/jim-cunneen-republican-against-8/ Would you run backwards? Would you bike backwards? Then why take California backwards? That's what Republicans Against 8 is asking California voters in its latest online ad, "Backwards," released today. "Backwards" urges voters from across the political spectrum to protect the California Dream for all families by voting ... http://www.republicansagainst8.com/2008/10/22/proposition-8-its-backwards/