Conservative Maryland broadcaster Alan Keyes has accepted the Illinois Republicans' urging to run against Democrat Barack Obama, setting up the first U.S. Senate election with a black candidate representing each major party. Ethnic identity is about the only thing shared by Obama and Keyes, who differ dramatically on issues of -- among others -- abortion rights, gun rights and gay rights.
On GLBT issues, Obama has been consistent with the Democratic platform, supporting domestic partnership laws granting many marriage benefits to gay and lesbian couples.
Keyes, however, has been a vocal opponent of all gay rights for more than a decade.
If you live in Illinois and are reading this (doubtful), please do me a favor and vote for Obama.
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