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Record presence for gays at Democratic convention
Posted: 09.05.2012 at 7:06 AM
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Rep. Jared Polis of Colorado waves after speaking to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday.  / AP photo
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The large role for gays and lesbians is a striking contrast with last week's Republican convention, which ratified a platform opposing gay-rights priorities.

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