Openly Gay GOP Congressional Candidate DeMaio Includes Partner In New Ad

Washington Post: Carl DeMaio is a moderate Republican running for Congress in Southern California who is openly gay. On Wednesday, he released a new Web ad that includes footage of him and his same-sex partner, an apparent first in the realm of congressional campaigns.

Toward the end of an 88-second introductory ad that pitches him as a fresh face with a commitment to fiscal issues, DeMaio is seen holding hands with his partner and waving a rainbow flag.