GOP struggles over first 'gay' official

The California Republican Party has elected its first openly homosexual board member. One incumbent is hopeful the action will not further enforce a "gay" agenda on citizens of The Golden State. (GOP struggles over first 'gay' official)

Greg Gandrud, a longtime political activist and former Carpinteria city council member, was elected to the GOP Board of Directors, making history as the California Republican Party took a dramatic turn. The election of the 50-year-old Republican was kept quiet during the California Republican convention in Sacramento -- although incumbents have long stated that the party wishes to draw in new supporters.

Celeste Greig, president of the volunteer California Republican Assembly, says many Republicans did not know of Gandrud's sexual orientation until recently. But she adds that her conservative group will stand its ground, both fiscally and socially.

"I hope that he doesn't bring his personal lifestyle within the party," says Greig. "Of course everyone is welcome to be members, to be productive. If they try to bring up more of their issues and promote more of their lifestyle, I'm sure that's not going to go well at all with members of the California Republican Assembly and with me."

(Billy's Thoughts>>> If the GOP backs down on the core values which have made it the grand old party they will be in trouble. They can't become a party that supports gay rights and same sex marriage if they do those of us on the right just might leave it. After all why have two parties if their values are the same.)