Recap of Elaine Marshall's Chat @ Pam's House Blend

Friends, in case you missed it, I wanted to make sure you got a chance to read Elaine's forthcoming discussion on LGBT issues with Pam's House Blend. It went very well as Elaine took the questions on DADT, DOMA, her campaign, and many others. You can see a full recap by clicking here.

I've posted some highlights below. If you have any questions feel free to ask in the comments. Thanks!

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Pam Spaulding: As a candidate from the South, you're well aware of the role religion plays in society; Senator Burr no doubt will play this up during his campaign. As you support the repeal of DOMA, how will you make it clear that you are advocating a change in the status of civil, not religious marriage, something marriage equality proponents continue to conflate even though the U.S. has a clear separation between church and state, with the repeal of DOMA not affecting any church's belief systems on religious marriage.

Elaine Marshall: I think being clear in my position, people will understand that we are not changing the status of religious marrage.

Pam Spaulding: Do you think Sen. Burr has any credibility on this issue?

Elaine Marshall: No. Burr's shown what he is about - dividing people. Whether the issue is DOMA, or HCR his only answer is no.

Diego Sanchez: Sec. Marshall, can you talk about how your background as an educator, small business owner and civil servant broadens and deepens your vision for our country's priority needs over who you'd run against?

Elaine Marshall: Well my experience as a teacher, small business owner and attorney who has represented parties in family law issues, small business issues, and on behalf of injured parties against big corporations and insurance companies has given me real insight into the day by day challenges people face. And now as a public servant I continue to learn the challenges that business people face on a day by day basis. The problem solving I have done throughout my life has always been based upon getting the job done, moving beyond obstacles and doing the right thing based upon a true and deep understanding of the issue.

Link:
http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/15688/blend-liveblog-democrat-for-nc...