MiamiHerald.TypePad.com – By Breanne Gilpatrick
From mounting a major offensive against Fort Lauderdale’s mayor to winning county protections for transgender residents, South Florida’s gay community wants politicians to know: We’re here. Get used to it.
Buoyed by rising numbers, gay and bisexual activists have racked up a few recent political victories and now some political candidates hoping for a November win are actively courting them.
A few openly gay candidates are vying for several local, county and state seats, including one who could become the state’s first openly gay state legislator.