Blue Dogs Preventing Dems from Progressive 'Slam Dunk'?
Commonwealth Club - The Commonwealth Club of California
Hear about the Obama campaign, Obama's current relationship with the LGBT Community, and why 2010 is the year to overturn Prop 8.Considered one of the premier political strategists in the nation, Steve Hildebrand served as Barack Obama's deputy national campaign manager during the historic 2008 campaign. When a rift appeared between the LGBT community and Obama last spring, Hildebrand mediated, explaining the position of many in the community.Hildebrand is now at the center of the movement to repeal Prop. 8 in 2010, serving as a senior political advisor.He discusses the 2008 campaign, gay rights issues in relation to the Obama administration, and the upcoming push to repeal Prop. 8.
