Equality Florida, the state's leading LGBT political group, is endorsing Dan Gelber in his race against Dave Aronberg for the Democratic nomination for Attorney General.
The two candidates, who engaged in a relatively high mind debate 9 days ago at the Democratic Party's state conference in Lake Buena Vista, are campaigning hard for endorsements and financial support 10 months out before next year's primary.
In a press release, Stratton Pollitzer, Equality Florida's Action PAC Chair says:
Our community has two friends in the Democratic Primary race for Attorney General, however Dan Gelber stands apart as someone who has used his political capital to truly lead on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues.
The group lauds his record of co-sponsoring legislation to make it illegal to fire employees or deny someone housing solely because of their sexual orientation or gender identity, as well as his " outspoken opponent of Florida’s shameful ban on gay and lesbian adoption."
Gelber said“I am proud to receive the endorsement of Equality Florida. Standing up for civil rights and for human rights is the foundation of our country and our democracy. I have worked with Equality Florida and all the human rights organizations throughout Florida, and as Attorney General I will continue to advance the cause of civil rights in our state."
This article appears in Oct 15-21, 2009.