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People Will Talk: The ‘Let Us Give Thanks’ Edition


By Nancy Ford

“I am humbled beyond words that the voters of the 1st Congressional District placed their trust in me today. Voters in New Hampshire and all across the country are delivering a strong message that when America is faced with a challenge, we don’t give up. We don’t give in to fear or anger. We persevere.… Today voters confirmed that the people of this district, of this state and of this country are so much more kind, more decent and more tolerant than our political system would let you believe.â€

—Chris Pappas, elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire. Pappas is New Hampshire’s first openly gay congressman. Via TheHill.com

“I entered this race to serve our community and bring our voice and priorities to Washington. I look forward to working on behalf of everyone in this district to ensure we all have access to quality health care, housing we can afford, and a representative and transparent government which truly serves the people.â€

—Out bisexual Katie Hill, elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Southern California’s 25th District. Via KTLA.com

“(The support group) gave hope to people. They, too, were told they were the only ones out there and that they would never meet anyone else like themselves. That’s a lonely place to be to be told that, especially by doctors you’re supposed to trust. To find out you’re not alone is really a big deal.â€

—Betsy Driver, Mayor-Elect of Flemington, New Jersey, and founder of Bodies Like Ours, the first online support group for intersex people. Driver is the second-known openly intersex elected official in the world. Via IntoMore.com

“This is a tough place to be a woman. I’ve been put down, pushed aside, knocked out. It’s clear Trump and the Republicans in Washington don’t give a damn about anyone like me or anyone who doesn’t think like them.â€

—Out lesbian Sharice Davids, elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas. Davids is the first openly LGBTQ person elected to the U.S. Congress from Kansas and one of two Native American women ever elected to Congress. Via NBCNews.com

“The Koch brothers made me their number one target and special interests were ready to spend big and kick me out for standing for you. Tonight, after more than $14 million worth of nasty attack ads, it means nothing because I had something that they didn’t… you! Across our state, Democrats, Republicans and independents sent a loud and clear message. They wanted a senator who works not for the special interests, but someone who works for you. For us, it simply wasn’t a political fight. It was a fight about doing what’s right.â€

—Second-term Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin, the first openly LGBTQ person elected to the U.S. Senate. Via Fox6News.com

“Thank you, Colorado! As your #COgov, I will serve with the Colorado way of life in my heart and on my mind at all times. The future starts now!…(This victory gives Colorado) an opportunity to stick a thumb in the eye of Mike Pence, whose view of America is not as inclusive as where America is today.â€

—Colorado Governor-Elect Jared Polis, the first gay man elected governor anywhere in the United States. Via VictoryFund.org and Twitter.com

“Dana’s struggles and experiences as an openly lesbian woman has forged in her a commitment to fairness and equal rights — and her tremendous passion and energy for uplifting those values will be invaluable in the Attorney General’s Office.â€

—Victory Fund President Annise D. Parker, referring to Michigan Attorney General-elect and out lesbian, Dana Nessel. Nessel is the first openly LGBTQ person elected statewide in Michigan and just the second openly LGBTQ person elected attorney general anywhere in the nation. Via DetroitNews.com

“It’s such a different, inclusive environment in Key West. Those things don’t come to mind. Good government comes to mind.â€

—Teri Johnston, Mayor-Elect of Key West and the first openly gay woman elected mayor in a major Florida city, noting that her sexual orientation didn’t come up during her campaign. Via MiamiHerald.com

“From the start, this campaign has always been about what we’re fighting for. What we’re fighting for — quality health care for every single American. It’s been about jobs and job skills for every person in this country. It’s been about taking dark, anonymous money out of politics in this country. And it’s been about listening and showing up.â€

 —Out lesbian Angie Craig, elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota. Via SWCBulletin.com

“This is my Daily Shout out to RealDonaldTrump the Greatest Potus we have had since Reagan Thank you #Trump for #MakingAmericaGreatALWAYS #MAGA.â€

—Openly gay man and “Gays for Trump†founder, Peter Boykin, tweeting after losing his bid for the North Carolina House to democrat Amos Quick. Quick, the incumbent, won with 76 percent of the vote. Via LGBTQNation.com

 

 

 

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