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Heck, if we assume that the

Verified Atheist — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:34:27 +0000

In reply to Interesting question Erica.

Heck, if we assume that the majority of LGBT community become "dinks" (double income, no kids) after sanity is implemented in the manner of allowing them to marry (although not strictly required for "double income", I think it would increase the preponderance), and if we assume that the majority of those in higher tax brackets tend to vote Republican…

Interesting question Erica.

Bruce Levine — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:24:46 +0000

In reply to Are Gays the New Seniors?

Interesting question Erica. I think we have to think about how LGBTs as a bloc might vote and have an impact in both the short and long terms. In the near term I think it's definitely clear that the Democrats will have an advantage in certain places around the country (and in red states too perhaps?). Ironically, if and when Democrats can convert enough Republican colleagues on LGBT rights and the issues are resolved--as a matter of federal law anyway--then over time I think the LGBT vote will start to become more diverse and unpredictable.

LGBT demographics indicate

EmmaZahn — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:23:47 +0000

In reply to Are Gays the New Seniors?

LGBT demographics indicate that politically they are most likely socially liberal, fiscally conservative voters aka Libertarians.

They are the ultimate DINKs (double-income, no kids), predominately male, have an extremely effective advocacy group, GLAAD, and are over-represented in mass media professions.

So, yes, politicians of every party will be happy to embrace their generous disposable income, marketing skills and trendiness as their historic stigma fades.

The real test for future political alignment is how socially liberal they really turn out to be once their own issues are resolved.