Haggard sex allegations could shape votes, political observers say

[brooklynite]

Haggard sex allegations could shape votes, political observers say
But which side of the Colorado debate on gay marriage might benefit is anyone's guess.
By Karen E. Crummy and Kevin Simpson
A portrait of Ted Haggard hangs inside the World Prayer Center on the campus of New Life Church in Colorado Springs. The pastor put himself on administrative leave Thursday and resigned as president of the National Association of Evangelicals amid allegations of sex with a male prostitute. (Post / Helen H. Richardson)Evangelical pastor Ted Haggard is only alleged to have had a three-year sexual relationship with a male prostitute, but in politics, even a hint of something like that can be enough to sink a campaign.

The potential scandal may be enough to affect Tuesday's vote on the state constitutional ban on gay marriage or the domestic-partnerships initiative, some political watchers say. But who might benefit is anybody's guess.

Especially since gay marriage and benefits are usually bedrock issues and not prone to wavering opinions.

...snip...

A recent Denver Post poll showed that voters were ready to ban gay marriage but endorse legal benefits for same-sex couples.

http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_4595171

[proud2BlibKansan]

1. LOL They are voting on gay marriage in CO on Tues??

This is just too sweet a gift. Haggard even put a bow on it. LOLOLOLOLOL

[Critters2]

3. The gay prostitute went public now precisely because of

Hagggard's hypocrisy. Said he could stand to watch Haggard speaking against gay rights knowing what he knew.

Kinda sad that the prostitute is the one with integrity.

[Duer 157099]

6. Um

"Kinda sad that the prostitute is the one with integrity."

Y'know, Jesus liked to hang out with prostitutes for a reason. Me thinks they actually *do* tend to have more integrity than politicians. Not sad at all, actually (I mean, for the prostitutes).

[David__77]

5. a pearl necklace?

sorry, that was tacky...

[JudyM]

2. Let's hope that it makes voters more sympathetic to gays who want to marry. nt

[yellowcanine]

4. Might depress turnout of right wing values voters and boost turnout

of anti Christian Taliban voters.