Mayoral candidates: Gay for votes
May 19, 2009 at 5:52 pm by Scott Henry in News
Did you know Atlanta has the third-highest LGBT (lesbian, gay and both teams) population per capita of any major U.S. city? San Francisco ranks first, of course. But then, apparently, we’re right behind Seattle (not to imply that Seattle’s a bottom or anything). Excuse me, Seattle? I could see Miami or San Diego, but why would Seattle be a gay destination? There can’t be that many jobs at Starbucks. If you’re a straight woman living in Seattle, does that make you a fog hag?
Sorry, it appears I’ve allowed myself to become distracted by a piece of trivia included on a flier for a bipartisan political forum this Thursday. The local chapters of the Stonewall Democrats and Log Cabin Republicans are teaming up to host a meet-and-greet for the Atlanta mayor candidates.
The three leading candidates — City Council President Lisa Borders, Councilwoman Mary Norwood and State Sen. Kasim Reed — have all confirmed, and you’re more than welcome to play a version of road trip bingo using any other declared candidates who show up.
The two-hour event begins at 6 p.m. at the Amsterdam Atlanta restaurant and bar at 502 Amsterdam Ave. There will be light hors d’oeuvres and drink specials. (I recommend the Zima and Red Bull — it’s delish.)
BTW, has anyone else noticed the weird construction theme going on with the Stonewall Democrats and Log Cabin Republicans? What’s next, the Stucco Libertarians?
May 20th, 2009 at 11:17 am
They no longer produce Zima.