Coffman and Focus on the Family

In response to the recent Focus on the Family sponsored ad attacking Candidate Michael Bennet, his opponent, Michael Coffman, has joined six other Republicans in supporting the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, or ENDA. This is a big step toward the center for the Colorado Republican Congressman. 

“I see this legislation as the workplace equivalent of the Golden Rule — do unto others, as you would have them do unto you,” Coffman said in a statement. “In the workplace, in 2014, we should judge employees the way we would want to be judged — based on our qualifications, our contributions and by our character, period.”

 

It’s not the first time Coffman has reversed course. Last year he drastically changed is stand on illegal immigration. He even co-sponsored a bill allowing undocumented immigrants to sign up for the military to earn their citizenship.

Meanwhile, Colorado Democrats weren’t so quick to laud Coffman’s change of heart. “Don’t let Congressman Coffman’s flip flop fool you — he’s never stood up for equal rights.

 

“Colorado Republicans should come with a label: “Warning — GOP candidates are trying to abandon their extreme positions so quickly that voters may suffer whiplash,” said Colorado Democratic Party Chair Rick Palacio.

The majority of Coloradans support gay marriage and an overwhelming number of them support civil unions, according to polling.

 

However, this week the Denver Post received a letter, reportedly sent to Coffman's office from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) president, criticizing Coffman for his lack of support for the gay rights agenda.  HRC stated that it expected Coffman to denounce Focus on the Family for its negative ad; instead he stayed silent. While special interests are free to support whom they want, one can’t help but wonder who is playing who this campaign season. One thing is certain, Focus on the Family hires good actors.