John Boehner Says He’d Still Oppose Marriage Equality If His Son Was Gay GOP goon John Boehner says there’s a strong chance that he’d even go against his own flesh and blood all in he name of his strong opposition to same-sex marriage. via Think Progress House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) — who is spending millions of taxpayer dollars opposing marriage equality — told ABC’s This Week that he could never see himself supporting same-sex unions, despite the growing evolution towards marriage for all within the Republican Party. Responding to Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) change of heart on the issue, Boehner said that he “appreciates” his friend’s new position, but insisted that “I believe that marriage is a union of a man and a woman” and predicted that he would not change his mind even if he found out that his own son is gay: Martha Raddatz asked Bohenher: “Can you imagine yourself in a situation where you reversed your decision as Portman has on gay marriage if a child of yours or someone you love told you they were gay.” Boehner: “Listen, I believe marriage is a union between one man and one woman. It’s what I grew up with, it’s what i belive, it’s what my church teaches me and I can’t imagine that position would ever change.” Cold world.
It may not return until March, but the cast of Celebrity Apprentice All-Stars was announced this morning. And, you won’t believe this, but Donald Trump thinks it’s the best one ever! The following 15 D-listers, all of whom have been fired from the show in the past except for Bret Michaels , will return to the NBC competition in 2013: Bret Michaels La Toya Jackson Omarosa Manigault Lisa Rinna Lil’ John Dennis Rodman Claudia Jordan Trace Adkins Brande Roderick Penn Jillette Dee Snider Marilu Henner Gary Busey Stephen Baldwin “There’s a different energy with this group. Everybody has been through it before so everyone knows what to expect,” said Henner at a press conference this morning. “We know each other’s strengths and weaknesses because we’ve seen the show. I think everyone is here to have a great time and to support their charities.” That said, it’s a competition, people! Who do you think will win?
Unlike President Obama, Joe Biden actually showed up for his debate with Paul Ryan last night in Danville, Ky., with the V.P. candidates putting on quite a display. While both sides could take away plenty of political positives from the vice presidential debate , the general consensus was that it made for great TV. Some of our favorite celebrity Twitter reactions appear below: Vice Presidential Debate 2012: Biden vs. Ryan Dennis Miller: “Biden’s incessant smile is reminding me of the Cleveland Indian’s Hat Logo which is reminding me of baseball. Adios.” Donald Trump: “Pretty even debate- no knockouts. However Ryan’s closing statement somewhat stronger. What do you think? #VPDebate ” Bette Midler: “Ryan might have been disciplined, but he has marbles in his mouth and he was hard to understand. Joe Biden was clear, lucid and very amused.” Steve Marin: “WHY I DIDN’T WATCH THE DEBATE: I was having dinner.” Kevin Nealon: “Biden and Ryan could never work together as synchronized swimmers. #VPDebate.” Lisa Ling: “Good and feisty debate. Both represented their sides well.” Bill Maher: “Biden is hitting in one answer all the things Obama left out in the entire first 90 minute debate.” Kat Dennings: “Paul Ryan comes off like a 5 year old under a tree telling his friends what the rules of tag are #debate.” Chuck Woolery: “Ryan now having to debate Martha too.” Caroline Manzo: “I feel like I’m watching a real housewife reunion as I watch the debate -” Kenny Mayne: “Sad that the commentators marvel over fact debate was substantive.” Charlie Daniels: “I didn’t see but a little bit of the debate but Biden came off as Condescending to me.” Patton Oswalt: “‘The carved wooden doll across from my has gained sentience and wants to kill the country.’ — Biden’s closing statement. #debate.” And: “‘The old man across from me is made from abortions lashed together with Ani DiFranco’s public hair.’ — Ryan’s closing statement #debate.” Bill Rancic: “Wow…what a battle we are watching tonight in this debate.” Eva Longoria: “Every channel declaring a Biden victory! Biden def delivered the facts tonight and held Ryan accountable for the lies! #TeamJoe” Olivia Wilde: “‘@MiaFarrow: Biden kicked ass Ryan twerp I love you Martha Raddatz’. Word.” Samantha Bee: “I’m listening to the debate on the radio so I can’t see anything. Biden’s wearing leather pants, right? Please say yes.” Kirstie Alley: “liking this debate!!!….. ruff!!!!!” Lisa Rinna: “If you are not watching this debate right now you should its amazing!” Greta Van Susteren: “Does this debate feel like a Chris Mathews show on crack?” Meghan McCain: “This debate is blood sport. Crossfire style. Don’t know how this will change swing voters minds….enjoying Martha though.” Dane Cook: “They need to play The Little Rascals theme music underneath this debate.” Roger Ebert: I vote for Martha Raddatz to moderate all the debates. #vpdebate.” Bethenny Frankel: “I can’t watch this debate without thinking about these two candidates being mocked on SNL this Saturday.” Rob Lowe: “Was that a ‘You’re no Jack Kennedy’ moment from Ryan?” Lo Bosworth: “Joe, stop laughing. Your teefs are distracting me from the issues at hand!!!” Sarah Hyland: “Paul Ryan’s pin is bigger than Biden’s.#debates #fact.” Eric Stonestreet: “Joe’s laughing and smirking is probably going over as well with republicans as Paul’s hairline is with democrats. #debates.” Elizabeth Reaser: “Need to party with Biden.” Tell us: Who won last night’s debate? Biden Ryan View Poll » Who are you voting for next month? Obama-Biden Romney-Ryan View Poll »
