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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(117,314 posts)
Thu Jan 16, 2025, 09:41 PM 11 hrs ago

Pete Hegseth Campaigned to "Uphold Traditional Marriage" During 2012 Senate Run

Fox News host Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Secretary of Defense nominee briefly ran for Senate in 2012, ultimately accepting defeat on the primary. Hegseth’s 2012 Senate campaign platform and views on LGBTQ+ issues raise serious concerns about his suitability for such a crucial role overseeing the military.

On his Senate website, Hegseth clearly stated that he would "vote to support families, uphold traditional marriage, and defend the rights of the unborn," which underscores his opposition to same-sex marriage.

This position not only conflicts with the growing acceptance of LGBTQ+ rights in American society but also undermines the values of inclusion and equality that are essential for military leadership in the 21st century.

Hegseth's record on LGBTQ+ military service is equally troubling. He has consistently opposed policies that would allow openly LGBTQ+ individuals, including transgender service members, to serve in the military, and is on the record criticizing changes to Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.

https://meidasnews.com/news/pete-hegseth-campaigned-to-uphold-traditional-marriage-during-2012-senate-run

Says the guy who was married multiple times. Don't believe in gay marriage? Then don't marry someone of the same gender. It's pretty easy.

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Pete Hegseth Campaigned to "Uphold Traditional Marriage" During 2012 Senate Run (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 11 hrs ago OP
Traditional like 3 per man Traildogbob 11 hrs ago #1
I had no recollection of him running for the Senate so, of course, I had to Google it dflprincess 10 hrs ago #2

Traildogbob

(10,307 posts)
1. Traditional like 3 per man
Thu Jan 16, 2025, 09:49 PM
11 hrs ago

Like him Trump, Gingrich and Jr is trying to get the quota too. And you HAVE to cheat on the ones you are married to as you fuck the new ones. And if the one they leave is dying of cancer, you get a lifetime invite to be on Fux and say Jesus a bunch and condemn real Christians like Joe, and Carter.

dflprincess

(28,586 posts)
2. I had no recollection of him running for the Senate so, of course, I had to Google it
Thu Jan 16, 2025, 10:00 PM
10 hrs ago

He did not get the Republican nomination & did not run in their primary. Funny thing, I had no memory of who the Republian candiate was that year - probably why they can't win a statewide race in Minnesota, their candidates are so forgettable.

Klobuchar was the DFL candiate that year - she got 65% of the vote.

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