Mehlman is trying to do what exactly? Come out? Fine, then go get married Ken. Whom is your significant other and are you planning a family? No tough quesitons for Ken because he might crumble after 'going through' 'coming out.' Give me a break. Why doesn't the GOP ask the people that are surprised and amazed that Mehlman is Gay how they feel today?
Tell me Ken, did you send Mary Cheney's baby a card?
...The featured attraction was Republican National Committee Chairman Ken Mehlman, who graciously consented to pose with me twice. (My camera's memory card was full the first time; D'oh! Thanks to Chris Green for taking this photo.) In his pep talk to the "troops," Mehlman drove home the importance of the Virginia statewide races in setting national political trends as we head into the 2006 congressional midterm elections. Indeed, both parties have invested considerable resources and deployed a number of staff members to Virginia for this campaign. Jerry Kilgore pulled slightly ahead of Tim Kaine in one of the latest polls, but it is still too close to call....
http://www.andrewclem.com/Archives/2005/Oct2005.php
"Coming Out" happens to sixteen year old girls, NOT Gay Men !!!!!!!!! Let's all hold Kenny's hand as he paints "H8" on his face and picks up a picket sign against the 'hate mongering' Right Wing. Let Kenny speak out against Palin and her Anti-Gay rant. Make it count Ken !!!!
..."Log Cabin Republicans is very supportive and appreciative of Ken's coming out. Being gay and being conservative are not mutually exclusive,” said Log Cabin Republicans Executive Director R. Clarke Cooper. “As a fellow Bush alumnus, I also look forward to Ken helping me and our colleagues build a stronger and more inclusive Republican Party. Nothing presents a better argument for the equality of gay and lesbian citizens than the reality of our lives as responsible members of society. I am happy that Ken has come to a place where he can take a stand with integrity, and I welcome him as yet another conservative, common-sense voice to join with Log Cabin Republicans and all Americans in this important dialogue."...
http://online.logcabin.org/news_views/reading-room-back-up/log-cabin-republicans-issues-1.html
Why do I believe this is political? Hm?
The RNC elects Gay Men to office all the time. The problem is that GOP legislators tend to 'harder' on Gay issues then the average Heterosexual legislators. The reason for that is because they believe being 'Anti-Gay' solidifies 'their base' without questions in regard to ANY claim they are Gay. I would be surprised if Mehlman simply 'comes out' and then disappears. He has done this in anticipation of effecting elections in November. I could be wrong, but, I don't think so. When Mehlman becomes a Conservative Democrat and actually seeks Civil Rights that include Marriage for the LGBT community I'll believe he is sincere about his 'new social status.' This simply goes to show how desperate the RNC is to win elections. Everyone knew Mehlman was Gay when he was Chairman of the RNC. Everyone. This isn't a surprise, it is a calculated risk.
