Show of Hands

Absolutely. I would think she was a lots smarter

I don't see how being gay or not being gay could be a factor, with one exception. Being found out to be gay, after a history as a politician who has publicly opposed equality for all or who has spoken out against gays, would have the same effect on my decision process as a "family values" crusader who is found out to have had an affair - a permanent branding as an unsupportable and intolerable hypocrite.

That wouldn't influence my decision at all. Nothing more than an interesting factoid.

Sure. A candidate's sex, gender, or sexual orientation doesn't make a particle of difference to me. (My current Representative in Congress is gay - also the first openly gay parent in Congress - and I'm basically very happy with him.)

No, I'm homophobic, but presently with what's presented I might change ? : (