The high political concern that gay rights can incite in Democratic presidential contenders broke out into the early in the campaign, when the Democratic Party’s two most important contenders both staggered when asked to present unrehearsed reaction on morality and homosexuality.
Hillary Clinton and Obama, both educated in the politics of home states with powerful gay societies, each impulsively dodged in March when first asked to act in response to a top military official who, in explaining the Pentagon's ban on gay soldiers, openly stated homosexuality morally wrong.
Only after a violent flow of rage and disapproval from gay donors and followers over their initial uncertainty did Clinton and Obama come out with unambiguous announcements that they believe homosexuality to be perfectly moral, rejecting Marine Gen. Peter Pace who is chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
There will be no such moment to get better when Democratic contenders appear at a live televised forum in Los Angeles to face issues from gay-rights activists that includes even singer Melissa Etheridge.
While opponent operatives will be staring at the video, it later on can be used to depict a contender as he is out of the social mainstream, gay-rights supporters will be attentive to signs of uneasiness or hedged commitment.
'Are they passionate?' "I think people will be looking for body language, the choice of words to see how comfortable the candidates are. Are they passionate?" told Ethan Geto, a longtime gay political campaigner in New York who is an informal consultant to Clinton on associated issues.
Democratic candidates are facing evolving but still diverse public attitudes where homosexuality is concerned.
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