The San Francisco Chronicle carries a story today about a meeting held by leaders of the principal homosexual political interest groups, to evaluate their strategies and tactics int he face of the passage of 11 state referenda aimed at protecting the definition of marriage from radical change. In contrast to most other left wing groups, there is no shortage of voices urging critical reflection.

Not that anyone is giving up on their long term goals for radical change. But there seems to be glimmer of recognition that condescension is not going to win over a majority of Americans.

Among the strategies under discussion:

—— Courting Republicans who now dominate Washington and are indebted to the social and religious conservatives who helped provide a record GOP turnout rather than devoting the lion's share of money and lobbying to liberal Democratic allies.

Stay tuned.

Thomas Lifson   11 10 04