No ENDA in sight
T-Notes
by Robbi Cohn June 26, 2010
http://goqnotes.com/7314/no-enda-in-sight/What's happened to ENDA?
Many had surmised that a Democratic president, Senate and House would mean much of the legislation, so long unaccomplished, would finally be a no brainer. We do have hate crimes legislation (rather toothless), but a "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT) repeal appears to be succumbing to incrementalism. Repeal of DOMA is unsure and ENDA has been relegated to 2011 or later. Many over at
Bilerico.com and Pam's House Blend have addressed this apparent anomaly. So, what's happened?
Thoughts and theories abound. Most I've read have significant validity.
Bilerico.com's Rebecca Juro cited faltering media support, specifically MSNBC, and it's obvious this network hasn't been at the forefront of a call for change. Much of the "political capital" the Obama administration had was spent in the effort to pass health reform, resulting in a bill which became politically expedient with limited benefits.
