My National Journal colleague Jonathan Rauch notices that the words "gay and lesbian" have been stricken from the Democratic platform.
The verb is used avisedly.
We support full inclusion of
gay and lesbianfamilies in the life of our nation and seek equal responsibilities, benefits, and protections for these families.
That's basically what was changed in the draft platform. The 2004 version of that sentence includes "gay and lesbian" ; the 2008 version of that sentence does not.
Indeed, the DNC platform does not mention the word "gay."
The DNC says that the platform due to be submitted to the convention will be released tomorrow morning.
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