Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker is slated to deliver a keynote speech at the Oct. 2 “Spirit of Lincoln ’18” annual national gathering of Log Cabin Republicans in Washington, DC.
According to the Boston Globe:
The Log Cabin Republicans event in Washington, D.C., will feature Baker and another moderate Republican facing reelection in a Democratic state, Governor Larry Hogan of Maryland.
“Governor Baker looks forward to joining the Log Cabin Republicans to share his proud record of bipartisan leadership and support for the LGBT community,” said Terry MacCormack, a Baker spokesman.
He pointed to Baker “signing an amicus brief in favor of nationwide marriage equality, boosting opportunities for LGBT-owned businesses working with state government,” and signing a law that allows people to use the restrooms and locker rooms that match their gender identity and protects transgender people from discrimination in public accommodations, such as hotels and bars.
As the Boston Herald reports:
The group said the annual event celebrates “prominent Republican leaders who support equality under the law for all, free markets, individual liberty, limited government, and a strong national defense.”
Baker in 2016 signed into law a bill guaranteeing that transgender people can use restrooms and locker rooms that correspond with their gender. Baker said at the time no one should be discriminated against because of their identity.
The group said the dinner is typically attended by more than 300 LGBT Republicans and straight allies — including dozens of GOP members of the U.S. House and Senate.
For more on the event, go to logcabin.org.
