I don't often post about politics here but this was too juicy to ignore; South Carolina's Republican Lt. Governor is reported to be gay. Now I'm all for gay public officials, but have some exceptions when they're closeted Christian right-wingers pushing religious legislation to issue state license plates that say "Believe" on them. Come on, Mary!In a blog entry by outing expert Mike Rogers that was posted yesterday, he writes that he has confirmed through independent sources that Andre Bauer has slept with men on more than a few occasions. If you're wondering who Rogers is, he was featured in Kirby Dick's excellent movie about gay closeted politicians, Outrage. He is angry and feisty but he does seem to have his facts in order. There has been no statement from the Bauer's office regarding the "outing". But his official state portrait says it all. Total gayface, right?
What's most interesting about all this is that Bauer might have to step-in to replace the infamous cheater Mark Sanford in case he resigns as governor or is impeached. Hmmm--I wonder which one South Carolina citizens will loathe more? The homosexual or the philanderer. Tough choice....
