Republican Picks Openly Gay Running Mate

Massachusetts Republican gubernatorial hopeful Charlie Baker, the Republican gubernatorial hopeful in Massachusetts has picked State Senate Minority Leader Richard Tisei, an openly gay politician as his running mate.

The announced was made on Baker’s campaign website.

“Richard has years of experience fighting for the taxpayer on Beacon Hill and I’m thrilled to have him on the team.”

When Tisei was asked about his sexuality, he stated:

“It is not exactly a news flash. I don’t think people really care these days.”

Tisei has a record of standing for LGBT equality as he fought for marriage equality in Massachusetts and supported a state challenge to the federal Defense Of Marriage Act.

Unfortunately, I don’t think he understands the platform of the Republican party. When he states, “I don’t think people really care these days”, it makes me wonder if he’s actually watched the news lately? Do we have another Sarah Palin who reads “all the papers”?