Demeo

ThinkProgress obtained a letter the group sent to senators last week, which says that Demeo is an “open, radical lesbian” who supports marriage equality:

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DeMint’s block on Demeo is incredibly hypocritical, considering what he said in 2005:

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As a DC Superior Court Judge, Demeo would be in a key position to undermine our national security and destroy traditional marriage through her edicts.

Think Progress » Traditional Values Coalition Tells Senators To Block Judicial Nominee Because She’s A ‘Radical Lesbian’ 2010

Even though judges for this court are usually easily approved, Demeo has faced the longest delay of any judicial nominee; Obama nominated Demeo on March 24 and the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs endorsed her on May 20.

Think Progress » Traditional Values Coalition Tells Senators To Block Judicial Nominee Because She’s A ‘Radical Lesbian’ 2010

The right-wing Traditional Values Coalition is being more explicit in why it opposes Demeo.

Think Progress » Traditional Values Coalition Tells Senators To Block Judicial Nominee Because She’s A ‘Radical Lesbian’ 2010

Jim DeMint (R-SC) is the senator behind the delay on Demeo.

Think Progress » Traditional Values Coalition Tells Senators To Block Judicial Nominee Because She’s A ‘Radical Lesbian’ 2010

As an open, radical lesbian, Demeo has openly condemned the effort to amend our Constitution to protect marriage as a one-man, one-woman union.

Think Progress » Traditional Values Coalition Tells Senators To Block Judicial Nominee Because She’s A ‘Radical Lesbian’ 2010

As the National Law Journal (subscription required) reported, conservative objections to Demeo seem to be based on her strong legal advocacy work on Hispanic and LGBT issues.

Think Progress » Traditional Values Coalition Tells Senators To Block Judicial Nominee Because She’s A ‘Radical Lesbian’ 2010

As an open, radical lesbian, Demeo has openly condemned the effort to amend our Constitution to protect marriage as a one-man, one-woman union.

Think Progress » Traditional Values Coalition Tells Senators To Block Judicial Nominee Because She’s A ‘Radical Lesbian’ 2010