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VA Congressman Abruptly Retires
Republican Congressman Edward Schrock (VA) has abruptly retired rather than seeking a third term amid unspecified allegations that have "called into question" his ability to serve.
Some people say the unspecified allegations are that he is a closeted homosexual, who has been exposed via an activist weblog claiming to have audio of Schrock using a gay-themed phone dating service. Rep. Schrock is a co-sponser of the anti-gay Federal Marriage Amendment and has opposed gay rights in the past. (via Political Wire.)
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It'll be interesting to see if this gets any mention in the mainstream media or if any of these "allegations" are proven to be true or false.
If any of the allegations are true, expect it to be widely reported. The FMA is not well liked, even among Republicans, and though this likely wouldn't taint Bush, it would nail the coffin lid on the FMA.
Oooh! Looks like a perfect story for Fox News!
I'll be shocked if this led to the defeat of the FMA.
Well, page two of the Washington Post tomorrow. Ouch.
Speaking about gays in the military, Schrock said:
"You're in the showers with them, you're in the bunk room with them, you're in staterooms with them. You just hope no harm would come by folks who are of that persuasion. It's a discipline thing."
I would think it would be unwise for political n00bs to try and drag the rich and powerful's skeletons out of the closet.
It's interesting that there's not an official denial of the allegations (which obviously leads one to believe they're true), but I'm sure Schrock is already working on payback for this.