Political tension mounts in Virginia's gubernatorial race following the resurfacing of a 2004 survey concerning homosexuality, causing a heated debate
In the ongoing race for Virginia Governor, a 21-year-old survey has recently resurfaced, causing a stir. The survey relates to the views of Winsome Earle-Sears, the 42nd lieutenant governor of Virginia, on sexual orientation protections in the private sector.
Former U.S. Attorney John Fishwick stated that discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identification violates the Civil Rights Act of the United States. However, in the survey, Winsome Earle-Sears voted "yes" to a question that asked if you can still respect gay individuals, while disagreeing with their views.
Senator Creigh Deeds, a candidate in the race, stated that Virginia is a Commonwealth of opportunity, and everyone should have a chance to succeed, regardless of who they are, what they look like, or who they love. He also commented that Earle-Sears has not evolved in her thinking regarding sexual orientation protections.
Winsome Earle-Sears, who is an American politician born in Jamaica in 1964, recently spoke against a policy that allows students to use bathrooms and locker rooms based on gender identity, not biological sex. She did not respond to a request for comment regarding the survey.
The issue of Earle-Sears' views on sexual orientation protections is causing controversy in the race for Virginia Governor. Senator Mark Peake, the chair of the Virginia Republican Party, declined to comment on the issue.
It's important to note that the article does not discuss any other candidates running for Virginia Governor, or any other controversies related to Virginia leaders besides the one involving the "racist" sign targeting Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears.
The survey from 21 years ago shows Winsome Earle-Sears' opposition to the idea of adding sexual orientation to a list of special protections for hiring in the private sector. The article does not provide any additional context about the political positions of either Senator Deeds or Earle-Sears beyond their responses to the survey about sexual orientation protections. The article also does not mention any other controversies related to the Virginia Governor's race besides the one involving the survey.
The current status of the Virginia Governor's race is not discussed in the article.
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