Republican Congressman Outed

[Houstonrush]

Virginia congressman quits campaign amid rumors

Report: Web site alleges Republican Schrock is gay

From Ed Henry and Ted Barrett

CNN

Tuesday, August 31, 2004 Posted: 1:48 AM EDT (0548 GMT)

NEW YORK (CNN) -- Rep. Ed Schrock, one of the most conservative members of the House of Representatives, unexpectedly dropped his bid for a third term Monday amid unverified allegations that he called a gay phone sex line.

http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/08/31/...sman/index.html

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It is kind of funny, because he was a strong supporter of the Gay marrage ban.

[VelvetJ]

NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gasp and Swoon!!!!!! This cannot possibly be true. Everything about him proves this is imposssible and a complete lie.

[dbigtex56]

I'll confess to feeling some Schadenfreude when a pious little hypocrite gets his come-uppence.

On the other hand, it's a shame that in many parts of the country an openly gay candidate has a snowball's chance in hell of being elected. People are punished for being honest about who they are. And those who gain power under false pretenses often overcompensate. Look at Rush Limbaugh and his harsh opinions on drug users; or Jon Matthews, and his outrage about children being exposed to sexual materials; or Jimmy "I have Sinned!" Swaggart and his moral posturings.

It follows that someone who condemns himself to a miserable closeted existence is more likely to strike out at those who have the courage to live their lives based their convictions.