RSSGay Democrats close wallets to Obama
From: The Washington Times | June 26, 2009
Gay Democrats are using their wallets to pressure President Obama, while liberal groups are asking him to repeal “don’t ask, don’t tell” as a national security issue. Several top donors have boycotted Democratic National Committee fundraisers and promised the party would feel the financial pain. Despite pressure from Democrats and liberal groups, the administration has swatted down calls for Mr. Obama to exert executive authority and halt discharges happening at a rapid clip under the “don’t ask, don’t tell” ban on gays serving openly in the military. The fundraising pressure started with frustration over the Obama administration’s Justice Department defending …
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