LGBTQ Candidates From All 50 States Represented On Midterm Ballots

A record 678 Democratic and Republican candidates from the LGBTQ community ran in the midterm elections, marking an 18 percent increase from the 2020 general election. NBC News OUT reporter Matt Levites reports.
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#LGBTQ #Midterm #Election

[@Deltron6060]

Since when does sexual preference matter in politics?

[@nunyabusiness3920]

Why does what you do behind closed doors have to do with being qualified for the job? Identity politics don't help anyone

[@doodlegoose2262]

It’s an identity for the alphabet mafia, they have to be able to force their views on everyone

[@elroythegreat1590]

Pronouns are not meant for delusional people to validate their identity.

[@Notthisguyeither]

Why are we celebrating the Froot Loop Alphabet Soup Group? Shouldn't we try to get them help for their mental instabilities and confusion?

[@rikispanglaz7423]

Y'all grown men could go play dress all y'all want just leave the innocent kids out of it , not buying the dramatic spike in kids wanting to change their gender, y'all forcing it on them and if Gods will you grmers will be held accountable

[@benbaker2965]

U R 🌰s 🐿️

[@rikispanglaz7423]

@@benbaker2965 grow a pair

[@hankscorpion]

@@benbaker2965 he is right.

[@ShakeyJake117]

I'm really sick of their junk to be honest. Who cares about what you do behind closed doors. Quit pushing it on our children!

[@steelrarebit7387]

As long as they stand against this wave of turning children into something they are not. If a molestor did something to a kid, it's bad. If a doctor plays god with a kid, it's bad. The community needs to draw the line and stand by it.

[@elroythegreat1590]

MTG has sponsored a bill and Democrats and Republicans are not on board. 🙄

[@rachelhightops5261]

What does lgbtq have anything to do with child abuse? Everyone is against child abuse. 🙄

[@benbaker2965]

@@rachelhightops5261 Fearmongers like to claim that LGBTQ are child molesters and we have some secret agenda to "recruit" children. Some people are just idiots but they are loud idiots who spread fear.

[@bencolwell2260]

@@rachelhightops5261 so that means YOU recognize that someone pushing " transchild " is child abuse..??? Pushing something like transgender before puberty is child abuse..

[@nimbusnimbus.IV.]

@@rachelhightops5261 it has everything to do with it. The alphabet company posted a song about "coming for our children".

[@kimber241]

Ok.... So what's the big deal about her sexuality? If she's qualified good deal! Let's STOP already🤢

[@gregporras1845]

Voting for these would be a waste of your vote Because we would be in a worse place than we are now. Who wants a political fruit bowl

[@SocialismSucks]

Exactly, mentally confused.

[@jalenstimes7452]

Putting feelings over qualifications. Where have I seen this before?

[@crispinjulius5032]

Thank goodness! I couldn’t get through my day unless I know the sexuality of my leaders.

[@Forestventures]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@catrintapia]

No logic just emotions ....... God bless everyone 🙏

[@lwrefrigeratedexpress5698]

B.s. I would not vote anybody that belongs the alphabet mafia.

[@johnburkes3390]

Seriously since when did this become a qualification

[@doodlegoose2262]

Basically circus clowns

[@rebeccaaldrich3396]

Why would they be running for SCHOOL BOARD? That's a bit strange to me.

[@SlyFan-mp8dc]

Here's a hint: it rhymes with mild rooming.

[@bromosapien3688]

@@SlyFan-mp8dc I know I know. Wild looming.

[@southernman2]

Sad day in America

[@sageoldmann5157]

We just need our politicians to do their jobs, we could care less about their sexual preferences. This is just virtue signaling.

[@davidarmola6218]

Jesus said it would be just like the days of Lot during his presence and the conclusion of this system of things.( Matthew 24:3) Luke 17:28 states: Likewise, just as it occurred in the days of Lot; they were eating, they were drinking, they were buying, they were selling, they were planting, they were building. 29 But on the day that Lot went out of Sodom, it rained fire and sulfur from heaven and destroyed them all, 30 It will be the same on that day when the Son of man is revealed. 2Peter 2:6 And by reducing the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to ashes, he condemned them, setting a pattern for ungodly people of things to come.

[@seanjarvis1316]

Another reason why God is judging our once great nation.

[@jonspengler5891]

Single Mother Politics

[@richpaydirt]

Black, lesbian, bisexual, transgender. Nowadays you have to carry a card to be legitimately elected into office in America.

[@benbaker2965]

Nowadays the LGBTQ are finally accepted but genuine humans and can be elected regardless if their orientation. They are not elected because of it. Have a banana.

[@erikpellicer4996]

And I would vote no to every one.

[@WethepeopleFreedom76]

What about the furry community not being represented. Where is the outrage. 😻

[@letsgobrandoniagree6803]

Ah yes, there has to be an lgbtabcdefg in every state that runs because that’s all that matters.

[@elcriticodecuba]

NO GAYS

[@seanjarvis1316]

Jesus is Lord

[@MS-st1zb]

Like it's really going to help.

[@JR-ez3zd]

Watch how this "candidates" make it difficult for everyone including themselves and start with celebration 🍾 and end with disappointment for everybody involved!

[@elcriticodecuba]

NO DEMONS

[@elcriticodecuba]

NO GAYS NO GAYS

[@trillb0t]

LMFAOOOO. We're coming.

[@elcriticodecuba]

@@trillb0t NOT FOR LONG

[@stormottr6059]

I already came

[@elcriticodecuba]

@T B YOU TOO

[@elcriticodecuba]

The Book of Leviticus in the Old Testament has two references condemning homosexuality: "Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is detestable" (Leviticus 18:22) and "If a man lies with a man as one lies with woman, both of them have done what is detestable. They must be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads" (Leviticus 20:13).

[@busterbubble5722]

Leviticus 11:9-12 “These you may eat, of all that are in the waters. Everything in the waters that has fins and scales, whether in the seas or in the rivers, you may eat. But anything in the seas or the rivers that has not fins and scales, of the swarming creatures in the waters and of the living creatures that are in the waters, is detestable to you. You shall regard them as detestable; you shall not eat any of their flesh, and you shall detest their carcasses. Everything in the waters that has not fins and scales is detestable to you. Words to live by, for sure

[@fnln3011]

The old testament was written by murderous psychopaths and is in no way a worthy moral guide. Case in point, another capital crime is working on a Saturday: "Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there shall be to you an holy day, a sabbath of rest to the LORD: whosoever doeth work therein shall be put to death." Exodus 35:2

[@dave1370]

@@busterbubble5722 don't conflate moral law with customary law for the homogeneous Israelites.

[@dave1370]

@T B False.

[@dave1370]

@@fnln3011 your reference is in regards to the homogeneous Israelites for customary, not moral, laws. Nice try though.

[@James-me6dw]

Romans1.

[@dave1370]

Amen.

[@Renee5322]

Okay, that's just fantastic, really, but I fail to see why that should matter?

[@gorillamacgyver7411]

The downfall of western society.....

[@dave1370]

Who cares?

[@stark15]

🤦🏽‍♀️

[@michaelc.ateoate979]

Who cares

[@phoenixjim0527]

It’s just LGB. The TQ is tiny AND highly divisive, bordering on militant. Everyone should stumping them together.

[@staffsargaent]

WOW

[@atticusfinch3931]

Seriously who cares I mean does it matter who cares what you are it's what you're going to do for the people stop making it about yourself

[@rikispanglaz7423]

🤡🤡

[@mariamendoza5353]

We are definitely in the end times!

[@Chriscovelli1]

The beginning of the end......

[@DutchStar]

When your identity is sexual

[@maxb651]

😂 clown’s 🤮

[@kilagiltner1572]

What a shame .may God Almighty turn people's heart to Himself (Christ).2 Chronicles 7:14 We shouldn't hate anyone.we are all sinners,under God's wrath for our hatred of Him and His law.our only hope is God changing people's hearts and mind and bringing us to repentance.may God have mercy on us and help us.

[@aspensugar13]

What's a shame?

[@aspensugar13]

I'm just confused so much by this comment. At the beginning you're stating "what a shame" like you're judging and full of pure hate. But then the next part is like you're saying people shouldn't judge others and how horrible it is to hate.. just confusing but really want to know what you meant by a shame?

[@daddius]

I don’t see how this increases our chances for long term survival… but it is funny to listen to the Je… uhh I mean Christians and anti woke chorus kvetch.

[@Aqua-28Purpz]

Pushing this to the kids. But why?

[@jennifercoleman6218]

Awesome. Tina kotek also won and she happens to be a lesbian. Kate was bisexual but happily married to a man.

[@WorkableRouge]

Omg who cares......

[@adammartineau2818]

Nobody cares

[@jerkixkeillz8238]

They should've Not EVER ((given)) women their rights the way that they did.

[@glennvanzuylen3582]

🤢 puke

[@bostontony175]

Haaaaa tools 🌈🌈🌈🌈🙄

[@notconvinced]

Thank Goodness people care about the LBGTQ+ community! All the negative comments are horrid and have no place in an Intelligent and Compassionate society that is accepting and supportive and inclusive of all people.

[@Renee5322]

🥱

[@dt1productions918]

No one caressssss, a sexual preference, color of one’s skin or who they pray to has no meaning on one’s character! If the best leaders that represent the people to the best of their abilities mattered at all… no one would give a hoot. 🫶🇺🇸💪🍺🤙

[@elcriticodecuba]

NO GAYS NO GAYS

[@lorrainawhite6836]

They r NOT going ANYWHERE cause they R HUMAN n God LOVES them cause they R his children they he created in his OWN image...I AIN'T gonna even hold you...😑

[@zombiesRUseless6880]

@@lorrainawhite6836 You do know that God sees them as @-bominations, right?

[@lorrainawhite6836]

@@zombiesRUseless6880 yes I DO honey...I AIN'T gonna even hold you...

[@elcriticodecuba]

@@lorrainawhite6836 repent of your sin

[@lorrainawhite6836]

@@elcriticodecuba YOU repent of ur sins n you DON'T EVEN KNOW me brah so PLEASE shut up...I AIN'T gonna even hold you...😑

[@elcriticodecuba]

NO GAYS

[@chrisprice4373]

Who cares

[@johnmaddox1712]

who cares

[@danielcraig3987]

Who cares

[@treychavarria4049]

who cares