Buffalo, NY- Today, Adam Bink, a political activist and Buffalo native, announced his position on marriage equality. Bink is not a candidate for any public office, but did so out of concern that he would be seen as a panderer if he were to suddenly change positions upon speculation that he were running for office.
"I learned from the mistakes of former Rep. Harold Ford Jr., who changed positions on marriage equality upon speculation that he may one day become U.S. Senator. If Ford were sincerely in favor of marriage equality, he would have announced his newfound position in 2007, 2008, 2009 or even before the New York Times reported his potential entrance into the race. I have never been a panderer and want to avoid that appearance. And so, even though I am not a candidate for the U.S. Senate today, I would like to take this opportunity to show Mr. Ford what true political guts looks like. Therefore I would like to say that I am in favor of marriage equality."
Bink's uncanny move brought widespread praise from political observers, who noted that voters are often suspicious of candidates who suddenly announce they are changing positions so close to speculation that they may run for office.
"It's a simple thing to do, you have to wonder why Harold Ford didn't do it," said noted blogger and Syracuse native Chris Bowers. "I think Bink will gain an advantage among LGBT voters because he's being straightforward and honest with them."
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