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Christian Grantham was a student activist in the late 90s and later was a consultant to domestic policy forums for the Clinton Administration as well as events for HRC and GLAAD.
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October 19, 2004

Richard Cohen of the Washington Post wants Kerry to apologize for his "gaffe" and spends a great deal more ink on Bush's "ignorance."

Kerry either made a mistake by mentioning Mary Cheney or callously attempted to "out" her to those Bush supporters who somehow did not know that their vice president has a gay daughter. Either way, he should simply say he is sorry, because, really, he ought to be. Come on, John, be a mensch.

But if and when he issues such a statement, he ought to ask Bush if he wants to rethink his answer to Schieffer's question. Homosexuality may not be a matter of choice -- but willful ignorance sure is.
[The Mary Cheney Flap: a Gaffe vs. Ignorance - Washington Post - 10-19-04]