New campaign to rally transgender voters for Obama

http://www.outinjersey.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1711%3Anew-campaign-to-rally-transgender-voters-for-obama&Itemid=1

Written by Out In Jersey
Saturday, 09 June 2012

A national volunteer effort has launched a campaign to rally transgender people, their allies, families, and supporters in the re-election campaign of President Barack Obama. The campaign, organized by a group of transgender advocates, educators, bloggers, authors, and their families and allies, aims to educate people about the historic changes that the Obama Administration has accomplished for the trangender community.


The new organization calls itself Trans United for Obama.
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Trans United for Obama can be found at http://www.transunitedforobama.org/

Another article on the same topic:

Trans United for Obama Launches Nationwide Volunteer Effort

http://theseattlelesbian.com/trans-united-for-obama-launches-nationwide-volunteer-effort/

June 8, 2012
Posted By: The Seattle Lesbian

Trans United for Obama supporters currently include celebrities and politicians: Chaz Bono, Kate Bornstein, Marsha Botzer,  among others...

Trans United for Obama will work closely with the president's campaign and will hold regular national calls to coordinate and boost trans and allied people's participation in the re-election campaign.

Quote from: Laura91 on June 23, 2012, 12:29:22 PM
Just another schmuck pandering for votes.

What do you mean by this? What president has ever endorsed such issues? How do you suggest he offer support to the lgbt community? Schmuck? I don't understand how you come to that conclusion.
Can you offer any constructive criticism? Name calling adds no value to this discussion. Have you read about any of the positive things Obama has done for us? Do your homework and then show us some facts to support your opinions please.
If you read the websites these articles provide you will see this is about an organization that supports Obama and there is a great number of credible members in this group. I don't see any "schmuck pandering for votes" as you claim.  As sargeant Joe Friday would say: "just the facts ma'am."

Jennifer

Quote from: Laura91 on June 23, 2012, 12:29:22 PM
Just another schmuck pandering for votes.

I can only conclude that you are totally ignorant to thee many good deeds President Obama has done to advance the rights of the GBLT.

Personally, I take offense when anybody calls names to my President. I am shock that you would say something like that, I expected more from you.

I figure that if he ever tries to do anything commendable, people against him are just going to brush it off as "just doing it for the votes!!!"

Quote from: peky on June 23, 2012, 05:50:45 PM
I can only conclude that you are totally ignorant to thee many good deeds President Obama has done to advance the rights of the GBLT.

Personally, I take offense when anybody calls names to my President. I am shock that you would say something like that, I expected more from you.

Abraham Lincoln was called an "ape" by the opposition press.

John Adams was called "Old Sink or Swim."

George W Bush was called "The smirking chimp" on the DU site.

Richard Nixon was called "Tricky Dick."

Grover Cleveland was called an "elephant" and U.S. Grant a "drunk."

This topic is of a partisan nature and has been moved to the appropriate forum.  Presidents being called names goes with the territory.

Quote from: Jennifer on June 23, 2012, 05:27:39 PM
As sergeant Joe Friday would say: "just the facts ma'am."

We must admit as fact, that when Mr Obama and his party held complete control of the political agenda (2009-2011), they accomplished little to nothing for the trans community.  It is not unsurprising that some in the community distrust and discount his current politicking.

Quote from: Laura91 on June 23, 2012, 06:40:38 PM
Well, any negative label and/or opinion I have of a politician is irrelevant to political office and/or political party.

As is appropriate.

Quote from: Jamie D on June 23, 2012, 06:35:12 PM

We must admit as fact, that when Mr Obama and his party held complete control of the political agenda (2009-2011), they accomplished little to nothing for the trans community.  It is not unsurprising that some in the community distrust and discount his current politicking.

No president has ever held complete control of the political agenda, and the republicans have blocked every move Obama has tried to make. That being said, he has accomplished plenty for our community including showing public support for all LGBT issues such as equal rights, gay marriage etc. No president in history has showed any support whatsoever. Ask George Bush what he thinks of our community. Ask Mitt Romney. Stop ignoring the truth and spreading lies.

Quote from: Laura91 on June 23, 2012, 06:02:19 PM
But I am not against him or for anyone else. I stopped voting in 08 and I will stay out of the voting booth. Voting for the lesser of two evils sucks.

Apathy is not the answer. If you don't vote or get involved you have no right to complain. If you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem.

Jennifer

Quote from: Jamie D on June 23, 2012, 06:35:12 PM

Presidents being called names goes with the territory.

Name calling is childish and unproductive.

Jennifer

Quote from: Jennifer on June 23, 2012, 08:40:08 PM
Name calling is childish and unproductive.

Jennifer

Perhaps so.  We are going to see a lot worse before November.

Quote from: Jennifer on June 23, 2012, 08:32:00 PM
No president has ever held complete control of the political agenda, and the republicans have blocked every move Obama has tried to make. That being said, he has accomplished plenty for our community including showing public support for all LGBT issues such as equal rights, gay marriage etc. No president in history has showed any support whatsoever. Ask George Bush what he thinks of our community. Ask Mitt Romney. Stop ignoring the truth and spreading lies.

Your post lacks a factual basis.

From 2009-2011, the Democrats, under Nancy Pelosi completely controlled the political agenda in the House.  Leader Harry Reid had a filibuster-proof 60 seat majority in the Senate.  President Barack Obama (Democrat) did nothing to forward an agenda (such as passing ENDA) that would have favored the GLBT community.

Mr. Obama only showed public support after the disastrous 2010 election.  That is the very definition of pandering.

Add to that the mishandling of the economy, and real unemployment/underemployment over 20%, and I don't see why they deserve to be returned to office.

Quote from: Laura91 on June 23, 2012, 12:29:22 PM
Just another schmuck pandering for votes.

Well of course. That's what motivates politicians. They want to get votes.

Doesn't mean that they won't do some really helpful and positive things to get those votes. Capable leaders can and have made a big difference.

Like doctors. Doctors get paid. Most wouldn't work if they didn't get paid. That could lead one to believe that doctors do it only for the money. But doctors doing for the money have nonetheless saved my life more than once.

Why is a politician only doing good things to get votes is a bad thing?

Mom taught me to never talk politics (or religion or money) on a night out. Wait no...it had to be someone else. Point is things get way too serious way too quick though

Quote from: Jamie D on June 23, 2012, 08:56:27 PM
Your post lacks a factual basis.

From 2009-2011, the Democrats, under Nancy Pelosi completely Leader Harry Reid have a filibuster-proof 60 seat majority in the Senate.  President Barack Obama (Democrat) did nothing to forward an agenda (such as passing ENDA) that would have favored the GLBT community.

Mr. Obama only showed public support after the disastrous 2010 election.  That is the very definition of pandering.

Add to that the mishandling of the economy, and real unemployment/underemployment over 20%, and I don't see why they deserve to be returned to office.

A lot of policies go overlooked. President Obama did a lot for Civil Rights in 2009 and 2010
2009
the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, restoring basic protections against pay discrimination for women and other workers - almost immediately after taking office
Hate Crimes Prevention Act
Repealed Don't Ask, Don't Tell
2010
Benefits to Same-Sex Partners for Federal Employees
Presidential Memorandum reaffirming the rights of gay couples to make medical decisions for each other
Repealed Don't Ask, Don't Tell - or 2011

I totally get that the recent support seems like its to buy votes, but in voicing his 'support' I'm sure that he also lost himself a lot of support from people who lean more toward the conservative side and for some reason seem to feel the need to be involved in what goes on in the public's bedroom. The big step would be some sort of legislation to go along with that verbal support, but just the verbal part is further than we as a community have received from a president.

Quote from: Laura91 on June 23, 2012, 09:08:52 PM
Now that is just silly. Why the hell should I waste my time voting for some scumbag that lies about everything and smiles while they do it? I am not part of any problem. It is the liars in DC that are the problem. This idea that politicians are something to be proud of needs to go. Those people don't give a damn about you.

The sad part is that no, they probably don't give a damn. Even if a cause seems hopeless, not fighting isn't the answer. Change will never happen like that. Transition is a fantastic example of that. For a lot of us its the biggest obstacle we'll face in life, and at times it can seem rather bleak. Still people continue to transition. If enough people who feel like you do get together and voice their concern then we start to see the glimmer of change, but that only works if you make your voice heard.

WOOHOO, politics!

Always a barrel of joy.

For the record, the bill in Congress to repeal DADT was passed in December 2010, in the lame duck session.  It went into effect in September 2011, but does not cover trans members of the military.

Quote from: Jamie D on June 23, 2012, 10:02:57 PM
For the record, the bill in Congress to repeal DADT was passed in December 2010, in the lame duck session.  It went into effect in September 2011, but does not cover trans members of the military.

I stand corrected then

Despite not covering trans (didn't know that btw) its still a step in the right direction.

I'm not defending President Obama btw. Just pointing out that he has done some things to help. I personally support him, but my opinion is by no means 'more right' and I don't try to impose it on anyone else

Quote from: Alexis on June 23, 2012, 10:23:59 PM
I stand corrected then

Despite not covering trans (didn't know that btw) its still a step in the right direction.

I'm not defending President Obama btw. Just pointing out that he has done some things to help. I personally support him, but my opinion is by no means 'more right' and I don't try to impose it on anyone else

I don't disagree with you.

Could have done much more but did not.  My vote needs to be earned.

I'm voting for Obama. I'm really disappointed in him, but I don't feel like I have any other choice.

Quote from: Felix on June 24, 2012, 12:47:01 AM
I'm voting for Mr. Obama. I'm really disappointed in him, but I don't feel like I have any other choice.

^^^ DITTO