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New Jersey Governor Quits, Comes Out As Gay

Another scandal arises as the US prepares Presidency Election

From CNN:

(CNN) -- Dropping a political bombshell, New Jersey Gov. James McGreevey announced his resignation Thursday after revealing that he is gay and that he had an adulterous affair with a man.

With his wife standing by his side, McGreevey -- a father of two -- spoke in calm tones as he described his struggle with his sexuality, "a certain sense that separated me from others." It was something that he said began as a child.

"At a point in every person's life, one has to look deeply into the mirror of one's soul and decide one's unique truth in the world, not as we may want to see it or hope to see it, but as it is," McGreevey said.

"And so, my truth is that I am a gay American," the Democrat said.

https://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/08/12/...y.nj/index.html

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Most likely - and this is just a guess - he was being blackmailed and so he decided to tell before he got into more trouble. I am sure the Republicans are clapping their hands about this one. So sad for the wife and the kids who now have to live with the stigma.

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This was a very bold action by the NJ Governor; bold because it comes during an election campaign that has gay marriage as one of its prime issues. It will have to be seen whether this will hurt the Democrats campaign to have John Kerry elected as President or help him. Initial reports indicate that the gay community see this as favorable. Personally I disagree with the governors actions; first for engaging in homosexuality, secondly for cheating on his wife and thirdly for humiliating his family and his state with his actions. There should be no applause or congratulations offered to such a person for 'coming out of the closet', and I am glad that he decided to resign from such a prestigious office.

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This makes me so angry on so many levels. I echo your thoughts on this, malexander, you've expressed it all quite well. And JB I agree, it's so sad for his family.

How difficult was it for his wife to "stand by his side" while he made this announcement?

Roz

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Farseer, yes I can imagine you are angry, but at the same time are you surprised? I mean I am sure there are Governors and others in high positions doing worst than this and no one knows about it. At least in this case he confessed. I am interested if he wants to be straight or if he intends to pursue his 'extra' relationship.

New Jersey Governor Quits, Comes Out As Gay

I'm sure there is plenty -- and worse -- going on that we don't know about. It's an epidemic nationally, not just in high political office.

Well, since he pointed out plainly that he is "a gay American" -- that tells me he's pursuing it.

What point is there in remaining married to a woman he's not interested in having an intimate relationship with? I wonder how much she knew about this beforehand?

Argh...
Roz