DeMaio to run ad holding hands with boyfriend

The Wall Street Journal will run a story tomorrow (February 13) noting that San Diego Republican Carl DeMaio plans to run an ad showing him holding hands with his same-sex partner, Johnathan Hale.

The Journal story went online this afternoon. It does not mention that Hale is publisher of San Diego Gay & Lesbian News.

The Journal says DeMaio is one of three openly gay Republicans running for Congress this year, but none has run such an ad, which very briefly shows DeMaio holding hands with Hale in the 2012 gay pride parade. The Journal story mentions that DeMaio is not the only Republican running for the seat.

The ad touts DeMaio as "a new generation reformer" who "isn't afraid to be different."