Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain said Tuesday that he is open to hiring gay staffers if elected president.
“Nope, not at all. I wouldn’t have a problem with that at all,” he said in response to a question concerning whether he is willing to hire staff with diverse backgrounds.
“I just want people who – I want qualified,” Mr. Cain added. “I want them to basically believe in the Constitution of the United States of America, so, yep, I don’t have a problem with appointing an openly gay person.”
The former Godfather’s CEO faced criticism earlier this year when he said he was reluctant to hire practicing Muslims.
“I would have to have people totally committed to the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of this United States. And many of the Muslims, they are not totally dedicated to this country. They are not dedicated to our Constitution. Many of them are trying to force Sharia law on the people of this country,” Mr. Cain said at the time.
The Georgia Republican’s latest comment comes as he continues to rise in the polls.
