
Jada Arrington
student
North Philadelphia
“Yes, I think the Republicans are getting more comfortable with diversity. Cheney’s daughter is a lesbian. Sarah Palin’s daughter gave birth out of wedlock. Whether they like it or not, Republicans are being forced to accept diversity. This gentleman is the latest example.”
student
North Philadelphia
“Yes, I think the Republicans are getting more comfortable with diversity. Cheney’s daughter is a lesbian. Sarah Palin’s daughter gave birth out of wedlock. Whether they like it or not, Republicans are being forced to accept diversity. This gentleman is the latest example.”

Paul Rowe
bartender
Pennsauken, N.J.
“No, Republicans are still lagging behind the times. They’ve always opposed LGBT rights. It’s going to take more than one person coming out to change the homophobia within the party. It’s a shame he didn’t do this earlier, when he had more influence over policy.”
bartender
Pennsauken, N.J.
“No, Republicans are still lagging behind the times. They’ve always opposed LGBT rights. It’s going to take more than one person coming out to change the homophobia within the party. It’s a shame he didn’t do this earlier, when he had more influence over policy.”

Alex Sheidler
teacher
Washington Square West
“Not necessarily. I think it’s his personal choice, and we shouldn’t read anything more into it. His coming out hasn’t changed my perspective on the Republican Party. It will be interesting to see how he’s treated. I don’t have a lot of optimism that the Republican Party will welcome him with open arms.”
teacher
Washington Square West
“Not necessarily. I think it’s his personal choice, and we shouldn’t read anything more into it. His coming out hasn’t changed my perspective on the Republican Party. It will be interesting to see how he’s treated. I don’t have a lot of optimism that the Republican Party will welcome him with open arms.”

