Gay political clout growing in South Florida

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Gay political clout growing in South Florida

BY BREANNE GILPATRICK

http://miamiherald.typepad.com/gaysouthflorida/2008/03/gay-political-c.html

From mounting a major offensive against Fort Lauderdale's mayor to winning county protections for transgender residents, South Florida's gay community wants politicians to know: We're here. Get used to it.

Buoyed by rising numbers, gay and bisexual activists have racked up a few recent political victories and now some political candidates hoping for a November win are actively courting them.