presidential gays debates

(CNN) -- Voters concerned about where presidential candidates stand on gay rights may have their question answered tonight.

The gay and lesbian community is largely Democratic and politically active.

The forum, at 9 p.m. ET in Los Angeles, California, is co-sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign, the country's leading organization advocating equal rights for gays, lesbians, and the transgender community.
Also sponsoring the event is LOGO, a gay and lesbian television network that is part of MTV Networks that will televise the debate.
While just three percent of 2006 voters identified themselves as gay or lesbian, the community is largely Democratic and politically active.
All Democratic candidates will be there except Sen. Joseph Biden and Sen. Chris Dodd who say they have scheduling conflicts.
No Republican candidates agreed to participate.
Serving as a panelist, Human Rights Campaign president Joe Solmonese said the debate reflects the comfort level many Americans have now regarding gay issues and gay lifestyles.
"Candidates are talking about our issues [such as] overturning the ban on gays and lesbians in the military," he said. Watch the candidates take varying positions on gay marriage »

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