Wednesday, October 20, 2004
By Stockton
In the third and final Presidential Debate in Tempe Arizona, Democrat John Kerry 'outted' Mary Cheney. Mary Cheney, a lesbian who runs BC-04's outreach program to the gay and lesbian community, is actually Vice-President Dick Cheney's daughter. Mary Cheney could not be reached for comment but some close friends did talk about the incident.
"She wasn't ready for people to know this," said longtime friend Bill Castano. "Everyone has embarrassing things in their lives and I don't think it was right for Kerry to mention it. People don't need to know Mary is the Vice-President's daughter."
"It was wrong," said high school chum, Mildred Pierce. "If you dig around in anyone's past you'll find something. She's just trying to live her life and now this albatross is slung around her neck."
"She's still a good person," said Phil Manners, a co-worker. "She took on the toughest job in the entire campaign. It's not easy to bring queers into the Bush - Cheney camp. It's a bit like a Jew leading other Jews to the trains. Who her father is should be a non-issue."
In an effort to bring more gays and lesbians into Republican politics, Ms. Cheney has organized a number of 'mixers' that allow longtime GOPer's and gays and lesbians to get to know one another. According to friends, Ms. Cheney's ultimate goal is to make it easier for gays and lesbians to become American citizens.
