Sanders lauded as friend of gay community

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Sanders lauded as friend of gay community

Republican group holding convention
By Ronald W. Powell
UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER

April 11, 2008

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20080411-9999-1m11cabin.html

MISSION VALLEY – Mayor Jerry Sanders was hailed as a friend of the gay community before he gave a welcoming speech yesterday to a national meeting of the Log Cabin Republicans, a gay and lesbian political organization.

Sanders gained the admiration of gay, lesbian and transgender Americans last year when he reversed a long-held position and announced support of gay marriage. The tearful speech, in which he acknowledged having a gay daughter, became a favorite on the YouTube Web site.