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Statements about Gays and Lesbians
Get EQUAL Texas

Get EQUAL Texas

Half-True

And Fort Worth, San Marcos, Round Rock...

"Between Austin, San Antonio, Houston and Dallas over 8,000 same-sex couples are raising children."

Louie Gohmert

Louie Gohmert

False

Split decision

Says that "all those who do not answer directly to the president, they've said (repealing Don't Ask, Don't Tell) is a terrible idea."

Mark Hinkle

Mark Hinkle

True

From Clinton (71 percent) to Kerry (77 percent)

"Exit polls indicate that Democrats get over 70 percent of LGBT votes in federal elections."

David Dewhurst

David Dewhurst

Mostly False

We admit: We're guessing what "acts" Dewhurst abhors

"Every citizen is entitled to the freedom of speech, but no one should have the right to use government funds or institutions to portray acts that are morally reprehensible to the vast majority of Americans."

Liberty Institute

Liberty Institute

Half-True

That could happen, under certain circumstances

"An attack on a healthy 22-year-old homosexual man would be more protected under the law than an attack on an eight-year-old child."

Ken Mercer

Ken Mercer

Mostly False

Solid math, then unsupported conclusions about Democrats

Challenger Tim Tuggey "is a lobbyist who donated over $41,000 to Democrats who support abortion and same-sex marriage."

Republican Party of Texas

Republican Party of Texas

False

He supports civil unions -- not the same as marriage.

Says Bill White is for gay marriage.

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