Kansas Democratic Party chair speaks out against HB2260, criticizes Rep Jan Pauls

On Saturday, February 26, 2012, at the Kansas Democratic Party's annual meeting, KDP Chair Joan Wagnon spoke out against HB2260.

Chair Wagnon's remarks came at the close of the meeting of the state committee, and were made to a room packed with several hundred party delegates, elected officials, party staff, activists, and observers.

After briefing the assembly on the contents of HB2260, Wagnon solidly condemned its intent. Reading aloud from the Democratic Party platform, Wagnon pointed out that the Kansas Democratic Party believes in non-discrimination and equality for LGBT Kansans. She then made clear that HB2260 was in direct opposition to Democratic Party values, and criticized Rep. Jan Pauls (D-Hutchinson) for her vocal support for this horrible bill. Pauls was not present, but knew of Wagnon's comments.

At the conclusion of her remarks, the entire assembly rose in a prolonged standing ovation. It was a moving demonstration of the Democratic Party's support for LGBT equality.

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