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Monday, May 14th, 2018
Peter Gault makes unannounced visit to San Francisco; makes play for LGBT votes
San Francisco, California-
It was a typical, quiet Monday morning when an unassuming motorcade consisting of 2 SUVs pulled up to the curb alongside Harvey Milk Memorial Plaza. What next occurred seemed to put onlookers into the "Twilight Zone" as Kansas Governor and Republican Presidential Candidate Peter Gault stepped out. Accompanied by a small group of staffers, Governor Gault quietly made his way to the large flagpole that proud flies the Gay Pride flag. Pausing, Governor Gault laid a wreath at it's pass and offered a silent prayer as passer-byers watched in a stunned silence as the long standing member of the ACA gave a moment of silence to one of the heroes of the Gay Rights Movement. after a few minutes, Governor Gault continued his walk about San Francisco's Castro District, introducing himself and speaking with potential voters. While some outright refused to speak with outspoken conservative governor, some chose to speak to him, voicing their concerns about various issues. the Governor then made his way to nearby Corona Heights Park, talking to several same-sex couples, many of whom had children with them.
Within an hour of his arrival, the news media had flooded into the area, as Governor Gault's tour had now become the news of the day. after a few more hours of talking to voters, Governor Gault finally agreed to take questions. Even as groups of protestors shouted at him in the background, Governor Gault remained undeterred, fielding questions from both reporters and voters alike.
Below are selected remarks made by Peter Gault:
"Now, i know you're all wondering why Peter Gault has come here to ask for your vote. after all, you've likely all heard from Senator Seaborn about how much I hate you, and that I'm evil and what not. He's told you all about how I'm going to take away your children, end your marriages, and throw you in jail. Some of you might have even believed that hogwash, not that i can say i blame you. I've certainly said somethings in the past that i deeply regret, and no, it's not just because I'm running for President. But i here to set the record straight, once and for all, and what Peter Gault does and does not stand for"
When asked about his position of Same-Sex Marriage and it's legality and recognition:
"I can assure each and everyone of you here that under a Gault Administration, the right of individual states to recognize a same-sex marriage will be respected. States' Rights is not some arbitrary or ancient amendment that went the way of the dinosaurs. It's the 10th Amendment that gives places like New York, Massachusetts, and California the right to recognize Same-Sex Marriage when the Federal Government does not. Despite what Liberals like Sam Seaborn and Josh Lyman like to tell ya, Washington doesn't always know what's best, and that's if they ever did"
"A Gault Administration will respect and recognize any marriage that is performed legally within United States; plain and simple as that"
On Same-Sex Adoption:
"Well that's an easy one: of course I do. While i was walking through the park today, i can't even begin to tell you how many happy families i came across during my walk in the park today. No one can understate the importance of the work done by orphanages and adoption agencies across this great country. But the fact of the matter is, no matter how well run an orphanage is, it doesn't replace the loving and nurturing environment than is fostered in the home. My wife and I have 6 children together, 2 of them are adopted. We love all of our children all the same. So yes, i do.
On Crime:
"Well let me tell you this, whether you're walking child to and from school, or taking them out to the park to enjoy a beautiful day, or sampling down to the corner ice cream shop, no body should ever live in fear of crime. No one should ever have to live in fear that some criminal who's been through the system 8 times. It's time to admit that the system is broken. Now I'm all for second chances, and in some cases even a third. But when we start talking about 4th, 5th and 6th chances, I'm sorry but I'm out. In Kansas, we've implemented the 3-strike rule: 3 strikes and you're out. it's that simple"
"A Crime is a crime, i doesn't matter who the victim is. a crime is no more heinous if the victim is a minority, nor is it less heinous if it's not. A Crime is a crime, and criminals should all be prosecuted to the full extent of the law"
On Foreign Aid:
"I for one am sick and tired of our hard earned tax dollars going overseas to countries that hate us. Countries who's leaders chant "death to America". Countries that hate you, and want to behead you just for being who you are. It's absurd. I don't know how Sam Seaborn can claim to represent you when he was part of the Democratic Administrations that made these corrupt Defense deals with Qumar, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
While area Democratic Leaders and Liberal Activists were quite to condemn what they called "a thinly veiled attempt to cover up his hateful past", former Vermont Senator Matthew Skinner, himself openly gay, praised the move as a "genuine move by the GOP to extend an oil branch to the LGBT community". The visit was also praised by California native Jennifer Vinick, daughter of former Secretary of State Arnold Vinick who called the trip "surprising, but in a good way". Similar sentiments were issued by Oregon Governor Walter Collins, Senator Curtis Ryan, and Oregon Lieutenant Governor and Democrat, Cliff Connell, who crossed party lines with his brief praise of the Conservative firebrand.
the Governor's Q&A session lasted for a little over an hour as the Governor was quick to dodge any questions as to his own personal views on Same-Sex Marriage, an issue that will likely continue to plague his overtures to more moderate voters. Nevertheless, with victory all but assured in tomorrow's Nebraska Caucus, Governor Gault is hoping for a strong turnout from his supporters in the Oregon Primary.
