[rebelmouse-image 24862666 original_size="180x229" expand=1]This is huge. Congratulations to Jared Polis, who has won the Dem primary in Colorado's 2nd district for the U.S. House. Since this is a heavily Democratic district (it includes Boulder), it means Polis is almost a lock to be the first openly gay man elected to Congress as a non-incumbent.
John McCain's "intolerable risk" position on gays and lesbians openly serving is tired, bigoted and out of step with boots on the ground and the American public. Look at the latest figures from this Washington Post-ABC News poll (July 10-13, 2008):