Tonight the democratic presidential candidates (minus two) debated issues important to the gay and lesbian community in Los Angeles. 

That doesn't sit well with the Religious Right.  CNN reports:

Tony Perkins, the president of the conservative Washington-based Family Research Council, suggested Democratic candidates are debating merely to court money from special interest groups that cater to gay rights. But he suggested there may be some political backlash.

"If they [Democrats] want to make a social statement it's a great thing to do," said Perkins. "If they want to raise money among special interest groups it's a great thing to do. But if they [Democrats] want to win the White House, polling shows it's [courting the gay and lesbian vote] not the thing to do."

Perhaps Mr. Perkins, whose past political work has included connections to the KKK and other hate groups, doesn't understand that for some elections are not just about winning votes.  Some candidates actually want to offer moral leadership to the nation.