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Originally posted by TonyB06
1. I think it depends on the constituent’s point of view. How they felt, if at all, the candidate’s “status” would impact his/her policy positions. For some voters it’ll be a bigger deal than for others.

2. I think the NJ gov. deftly switched the issue. He's not resigning because he's homosexual; the issue is his alleged misuse of power, apparently appointing his "boy" to several positions none of which he was qualified for.

His speech was calculated to do just what it did. The "gay American" line, which captured a lot of news headlines, I think was designed to have people see him as a sort of victim, not someone who may have used questionable, if not criminal political judgement.

I agree with TonyB. My problems with McGreevey are adultery and misuse of power.