HRC’s Changing Roles
The Community’s Political Action Committee (cont’d)
HRC’s endorsements haven’t been without controversy. In making its selections, HRC favors incumbents and follows a bipartisan approach. Its 1998 endorsement for the New York senate seat of Republican incumbent Al D’Amato over challenger Democrat Chuck Schumer brought a storm of protest from members. Shown here is an HRC explanation of the decision.
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HRC flyer, “The D’Amato Endorsement,” 1998. HRC Records. [zoom] | Additional images:  "View a larger image")
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