DEVELOPING. A Republican congressman known for his vicious partisan attacks has been outed.
Bob Fertik, one of the principal bloggers at Democrats.com: "I just watched Tucker Carlson's show on MSNBC and was astonished to see none other than closeted gay Republican Patrick McHenry (R-NC) vigorously defending Denny Hastert!" Fertik cites "completely reliable sources" whom he hopes will "go on the record soon." McHenry has been one of the loudest Republican voices against the media investigation into the Mark Foley fiasco. From The Hill, a pro-GOP publication:
House Republicans’ usual attack dog, Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) was back in the saddle yesterday. "Who would turn over the instant messages to ABC News rather than the police?" McHenry said in a statement. 'In my mind, this person, group or political organization is as sick as Foley himself.
McHenry scores low ratings in supporting LGBT rights, civil rights and social issues. From the congressman's website:
Congressman McHenry has always been a vocal advocate of traditional values and strongly supports a constitutional amendment outlining marriage as the union of one man and one woman. He believes that Congress must act to curb the influence of judicial activists who seek to recklessly redefine marriage and other traditional institutions.
You Tube video here of McHenry defending marriage and supporting the ill-fated Federal Marriage Amendment.
When it rains it pours. (via Page One Q)
Closeted Gay Rep. McHenry Leads Defense (Democrats)
I just noted on another post that this really is a brilliant site. The whoel idea is wonderful--black gay men across the world and news that affects us. I am just now hearing about this new congressman, but, I first heard about Foleuy on this site, too.
Posted by: Jan DV | 05 October 2006 at 21:40
I'm reading this guy's record and he is a poster boy for the red state conservatives. If he's gay this will be huge.
Rod, how do u stay abreast of politics and entertainment? It's remarakable. This site really is great for black gay men.
Posted by: Alan T | 05 October 2006 at 21:45
Memo: If you have skeletons "in the closet", stay out of the limelight.
Posted by: Gregg G | 05 October 2006 at 21:51
I second Gregg G's comment wholeheartedly! *lol* Apparently the gay Republican politician (is that an oxymoron?) doesn't believe in self preservation. Well, get ready to be pilloried!
Posted by: Richard | 05 October 2006 at 22:54
I hope you receive this comment before my interview with the New York Civil Liberties Union in the morning. Although I don’t know you, your spirit radiates through the content on this blog. For example, letting your readers know about this recent revelation regarding McHenry. I want to ask something of you. I want you to pray that I get this job with the NYCLU. This is an opportunity that would completely change the trajectory of my life. If I can just pass the phone interview, I would feel blessed. I work in Dallas for a media source and my intention has been, for quite some time, to use my past – growing up in conservative, racially-charged East Texas – to propel me into the creator’s future purposes for my life. This opportunity is juxtaposed against how and where I grew up in every way, and I believe it has been divinely ordered. But in my humanness, I have my doubts. I am qualified, and I have definitely been called. Blessings be upon you and thank you in advance for your prayers.
Ty
Posted by: Ty A. Allison | 05 October 2006 at 23:12
Okay, as this all unfolds before us, I wonder how many of you are outraged that the Congressman has now come out and declared that he is "Gay". No sir, what you are is in fact a pedophile... nothing more and nothing less.
If in fact you are a gay man, you would be attracted to gay MEN. Not pre-pubescent hairless boys. It sickens me to hear that comment come from every Man that molests young boys, "I'm gay". Like hell you are! Get help and get it now.... oh and by the way I hope they put his a$$ deep in jail. Discovering you are gay is hard enough for young children, even harder and more confusing when "Mr. Burns" is sexually pursuing you!
Just my two cents!
Jah
Posted by: Jahleyal | 05 October 2006 at 23:49
Oh this is just too much. It always seems the loudest ones have the most to hide.
Posted by: Alan Tracuy | 06 October 2006 at 00:27