Conservative Group Demands Answers from Palin on Gay Rights

As anyone who has read this blog for a while realizes, I cannot stand Sarah Palin. I view the woman as a mental midget and shameless self-promoter who is no more qualified to be president of the United States than the man in the moon. But on occasion she inadvertently provides some fun - such as now where her statements on CPAC and GOProud has the wingnuts hyperventilating and demanding that she make a statement on gays. Obviously, the Christianist extremists who are boycotting CPAC because of GOProud's participation in the wingnut coven want a thorough condemnation of gays and every aspect of our lives by Palin. It will be interesting to see how the Nincompoop of the North tries to talk her way out of her self-inflicted wound. The Hill looks at the wingnut tempest in a tea pot over Palin's prior remarks which some have construed to support GOProud's participation at CPAC. Here are some highlights:
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The conservative American Principles Project, which is already boycotting this week's Conservative Political Action Conference over the inclusion of a gay GOP group, is now demanding "clarity" from former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.
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The organization wants to know exactly where Palin stands on the inclusion of GOProud as one of CPACs sponsors and wants clarity on her stance on gay marriage after Palin suggested over the weekend that she supports the group.
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Asked about the controversy over GOProud's presence at CPAC, which has led to a boycott of the event by several leading conservative groups and Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.), Palin told the Christian Broadcasting Network that she desires a "healthy debate."
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Palin's comments to CBN were highlighted by Andrew Breitbart, who is a member of GOProud's board and will take part in one of the group's events during CPAC later this week.
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Palin's views on gay rights aren't entirely clear. She drew attention earlier this year after she re-tweeted a message from conservative talk host Tammy Bruce that was seen by many as expressing support for the repeal of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy. Palin later said she didn't support the repeal.
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The controversy over the group's CPAC involvement also hasn't stopped the vast majority of rumored presidential contenders from attending this week's event. A total of eleven potential GOP candidates have speaking slots at the event, including former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, Sen. John Thune (S.D.), Rep. Michele Bachman (Minn.), former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, former Sen. Rick Santorum (Pa.) and Govs. Mitch Daniels (Ind.) and Haley Barbour (Miss.).