Gay political clout growing in South Florida
BY BREANNE GILPATRICK
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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.