Hypocrite? Or just a guy who's grown as a person?

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Hypocrite? Or just a guy who's grown as a person?

Originally shared by Talking Points Memo

Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) has reversed his position on gay marriage after his son came out of the closet: http://bit.ly/WLHOeS

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James Fletcher said…
I vote for a man stung by reality into a position of greater compassion.  This is a journey many of us take and its counter productive to not embrace positive change.   I say good for you Sen. Portman.  You are a example for your party.
March 15, 2013 at 10:05 AM
Dmitriy Briskin said…
A little bit of both, probably.
March 15, 2013 at 11:15 AM
Sam Moore said…
At some point you have to allow these people to change their minds. That does not mean you absolve them of responsibility. If anything this new view should invigorate them to make amends for past mistakes.
Now, this is just one issues, that required personal involvement  This was not just him sitting around figuring it out. So there is that. I just hope that he does not need to drive a family member into poverty to learn about economics.
March 15, 2013 at 2:34 PM
Dmitriy Briskin said…
I am glad to see such people change their mind, and leave their 19th century views behind. However, I'll always be sceptical of their motives and motivations.
March 15, 2013 at 4:30 PM
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