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As Log Cabin Republicans oppose Chuck Hagel nomination, media 'evolves' on what constitutes homophobia

It wasn’t until May 2012, well into the fourth year of his first term, that President Obama “evolved” on the issue of gay marriage. Now, in January 2013, the media’s stance on homophobia seems to be evolving. Many noted that Obama’s election-year evolution was handily timed to shore up his base, and the media’s new outlook, coincidentally, comes just in time to benefit Obama’s nomination of Chuck Hagel to be the next Secretary of Defense.

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Conservatives have been vocal about their opposition to the Hagel nomination, even launching a #BlockHagel hashtag to spread the word that Hagel will likely be soft on Iran and no friend to Israel. The Log Cabin Republicans, though, have taken out a full-page ad in today’s Washington Post questioning Hagel’s record on gay rights. We all know that liberals fancy themselves champions of minorities, but gay Republicans? They’re a minority of a minority, so who cares what they think?

https://twitter.com/ggreenwald/status/287595161377202177

See, they’re obscure. Pay no attention. Plus, Hagel’s opposition to President Clinton’s “openly, aggressively gay” ambassador pick was a long time ago.

https://twitter.com/BuzzFeedAndrew/status/288355696884457472

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https://twitter.com/NYmoderate/status/288408132747681792

Also, the Washington editor for The Atlantic has written a personal testimonial asserting that Hagel is a “staunch defender of gay rights.” Apparently, it’s required reading.

https://twitter.com/ggreenwald/status/288062428271484928

Are we going to let ourselves be distracted from conservatives, the real hate-mongers?

Bingo.

https://twitter.com/buberzionist/status/288396172933079041

Yeah, it looks like you’re not going to see that, either. Former Rep. Barney Frank has reportedly “dialed back” his criticism of Hagel.

https://twitter.com/libertarianeco1/status/288412955085770752

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Shocking, we know. Hagel does face a fight over his confirmation, but if there’s one thing to keep in mind, it’s that conservatives opposing him are the anti-gay ones.

https://twitter.com/noah_c_rothman/status/288405048906641408

Wait, Chris Matthews is confused? Where’s the BREAKING! tag?

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