That's called an abusive relationship.

I understand why some people want a Clinton back in the Whitehouse. The Clinton/Gore years are this era's "good ole days." All of the Clinton supporters that I know (3 or 4) voted for Hillary because they want Bill back in the White House. They want to return to the time when the country had a surplus economy, a tech boom, and less military action.

But I don't want to jump back in time eight years. I don't want a security blanket. I want the country to move forward. Whenever I hear Hillary's "ready on day one" line, it just makes me think that it's another way of saying "All the same people you already know back in the White House, on day one." We need new people with new ideas, even if it is more risky.

And on a personal note, I don't want to return to all of the bullshit that we had eight years ago. The Monicas, and Ken Starrs, and Whitewater, and such. All of that will start on "day one" if Hillary became president. And even though it has nothing to do with her ability or policies, I just don't want to go there again.

I'm gay but it has nothing to do with why I like her. Ultimately, her and Obama both would probably achieve near the same results in moving things forward for gay rights if elected (read: we'll be better off, but don't expect miracles from either one.)

I like her, because although she may be a true politician with her share of shady dealings, I think she is a good person at heart and wants to do the right thing for our country. But more importantly, I think she is smarter than either of her opponents and can use her talents and connections to get this country back into shape. Once she's cleaned house, then you can bring an Obama in to be all inspiring and stuff. Let her do the dirty work first though.

"A fucking whore is what she is!!" Randi Rhodes

I appreciate these thoughts, but I can't stop thinking that this post is hideously overgeneralizing and ignorant. I am not supporting a candidate based on what they have done for the gay community - but who can get the most done based on the values I have for this country.

She's more than the product of her husband's controversies. Maybe it's the author who needs to look beyond the veneer of her public face and see all of the work she has put into this country domestically and abroad.

Way way back in the day I wanted HRC to be pres. Then I saw/heard Obama and realized that HRC would just be more of the same.

I think she'd make a great president if she didn't have so much baggage. But still, if all her baggage was gone I'd still like him better.

As for all my gay friends... Obama. They held out for HRC longer than I did but the way she's handled her campaign over the last few months has turned them all off of her.

The funny thing is Hils will "triangulate" LGBT more than even McCain.

but "fuck you" is a bit harsh. relax, it's just one opinion! journalists distilling the complexities of public opinion into 1,000 words or less is nothing new. i mean, i like obama because i'm a mindless drone who wants a hip black friend. or so i've been told.

First, I think we are getting confused as to what a strong woman is. The strong woman would have dumped the straying husband and been independent enough to realize she doesn't need that in her life. The woman with political aspirations who stays with the man so she can become a Senator and try for the White House is opportunistic. If she would have been strong and set out on her own she wouldn't be where she is today. People say they want Bill back so they support Hillary, and she knew that would be the case. She's a politician, which in my mind doesn't prove strength.

Secondly, as far as gay's being able to identify with "a member of an ostracized community" maybe someone could explain to me just what community Hillary has been a part of that was ostracized? I relate to Obama more because he has struggled with identity issues. White mother, black absent father, raised in a white world; I relate to those feelings of being an outsider even amongst your family way more than "Hillary is the diva" and I'm all for that cause I'm a Queen.

I did notice a great deal of Hillary representatives at the 43rd caucus were decently flamming, and maybe thats a part of it. I don't relate to that identity either. I don't consider myself part of the "gay community". I support Obama because of his experience, not just political, but from his past, and how he has handled the difficult situations of his life to rise to the position of considerable power that he holds today.

It seems like there is an assumption being made here about feminine gay guys. Does that mean they're not as smart or that their opinions are less informed?

Why do so many at the Stranger show so much love for Andrew Sullivan, whose judgement calls include being a former rabid Iraq war proponent, current John McCain fan, and isn't he / wasn't he a Republican?

Now that would have been a story gay guys could embrace.