Advocacy groups praise vice president, President Biden
Announcement comes amid growing pressure from Democrats to step aside
Speakers included U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (D-Calif.) and Senate candidate Eric Hovde
Big Tent Event took place outside the Republican National Convention on Wednesday
Former president's remarks did not otherwise address LGBTQ issues
Woody's Milwaukee experienced a surge in traffic as a result
Weymouth, Mass., Mayor Bob Hedlund spoke with the Washington Blade
Calif. Democrat is frontrunner to win US Senate race
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.)'s Republican opponent among Tuesday speakers
HRC, GLAAD highlight vice presidential nominee's record