Does Ben Carson have any chance of being nominated for president in light of his recent anti-LGBT comments?

Alyssa Diminick
nurse | Queen Village
"I don’t agree with him. It’s too simplistic and closed-minded to say that sexual orientation is a choice. But there are definitely people who do agree with him, perhaps in the South and Midwest, unfortunately. So I wouldn’t rule out the possibility of [Carson] being nominated for president."


Nicole Henry
dental assistant | Chester
"No. By him saying that, he’s forfeited any chance of being nominated for president. He’s too uneducated. He should be more open to diversity. Sexual orientation is obviously not a choice. Deep-seated feelings in a person aren’t a choice."


Kate Vail
Realtor | Queen Village
"Yes. There’s a large population in the middle of the country that might be comfortable with his views. I certainly hope he won’t be nominated for president but based on many personal conversations with people throughout the country, I think it’s possible he’ll be nominated."


Mohammad Korkoumas
student | Graduate Hospital area
"No. His views are incorrect. I’ve studied sociology. I know that sexual orientation isn’t a choice. I think he’s being ignorant and he’ll cause a lot trouble for gay people if he’s in a position of power."


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