Republican Congressman from Virginia Resigns Over Gay Allegations
From The Virginian-Pilot Online:
U.S. Rep. Ed Schrock abruptly announced his retirement late Monday, citing unspecified allegations that “called into question my ability to represent the citizens of Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District.???
The two-term Republican did not answer questions or address the allegations.
A Washington-based activist claimed on his Web site that Schrock engaged in homosexual activity, but offered no evidence. Schrock has refused to confirm or deny the allegations for two weeks.
“After much thought and prayer, I have come to the realization that these allegations will not allow my campaign to focus on the real issues facing our nation and region,??? he said in a written statement. “Therefore, as of today, I am stepping aside and will no longer be the Republican nominee for Congress in Virginia’s Second Congressional District.???
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Schrock served two terms in Congress, focusing his efforts on military and conservative issues.
His sprawling Second District includes all of Virginia Beach, and parts of Norfolk, Hampton and the Eastern Shore. It is a politically conservative district that includes several military bases and the Christian Broadcasting Network.
Allegations about Schrock, 63, emerged two weeks ago, on Aug. 19, when a Web site called blogACTIVE.com posted claims that Schrock engaged in homosexual activity. Schrock is married and has an adult son.
Michael Rogers, the Web site publisher, accused Schrock of being a hypocrite for opposing gay-rights issues.
The Web site – a one-man operation out of Washington that focuses on gay issues – has a history of “outing??? gay congressional staff members. The site did not offer any proof of its allegation that Schrock engaged in homosexual activity.
The Web site urged readers to write to Schrock and “let this congressional hypocrite know how you feel.???
Rogers said Schrock’s positions on gays in the military and a proposed constitutional ban on same-sex marriage hurt the gay community. [hypelink to blogACTIVE inserted by me for your convenience]
First, Gov. McGreevey, a Democrat, resigns because he’s a closet case who supported the Defense of Marriage Act, and now Rep. Schrock resigns because he’s been a closet case supporting the Defense of Marriage Act and opposed to gays in the military.
blogACTIVE promises more high-level Republicans will follow. Who’s next?
Have you figured out yet why some people see gay unions as a threat to their heterosexual marriages?
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