Former RNC chairman comes out Gay Ken Mehlman
| Outed On CNN By Bill Maher Ken Mehlman, former Bush campaign chief, slammed by liberal bloggers after admitting he's gay Read more: www.nydailynews.com Ken Mehlman is out. And so are the reviews. While some are supporting George W. Bush's campaign chief for admitting he is gay, several liberal bloggers are slamming Mehlman for anti-gay policies he endorsed under the former President. Even Mehlman's former boss was sympathetic. The former Republican National Committee Chairman told Politico that President Bush was "incredibly supportive" of him coming out. Elsewhere, the reaction wasn't so rosy. Joe Jevris, a gay activist and blogger, compared Mehlman to Roy Cohn, a lawyer who remained in the closet but joined Sen. Joseph McCarthy in targeting gays in the 1950s. "Gee thanks," Jervis seethed. "That's like offering to help rebuild a house when YOU were the f---er that helped BURN IT DOWN." Activist blogger Mike Rogers wants an apology from Mehlman, the Atlantic reported. Rogers called the campaign manager "horridly homophobic." "I want to hear from Ken that he is sorry for being the architect of the 2004 Bush reelection campaign." Some conservatives, like former RNC chair Ed Gillespie, were more supportive, but reaffirmed their beliefs. "I think most Republicans believe as I do that marriage is between one man and one woman, and will continue to believe that," said Gillespie. "We're proud of Mr. Mehlman for sharing his truth and representing our community, and we wish him ... |
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