Governor resigns b/c hes gay
SeXy_AnGeL
08-13-2004, 02:28 PM
This is the only thing on the news....has been since 4pm yesterday when he announced it.
New Jersey Govenor resigns becuase he is Gay (http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/08/12/mcgreevey.nj/index.html)
(CNN) -- Dropping a political bombshell, New Jersey Gov. James McGreevey announced his resignation Thursday after revealing that he is gay and that he had an adulterous affair with a man.
With his wife standing by his side, McGreevey -- a father of two -- spoke in calm tones as he described his struggle with his sexuality, "a certain sense that separated me from others." It was something that he said began as a child.
"At a point in every person's life, one has to look deeply into the mirror of one's soul and decide one's unique truth in the world, not as we may want to see it or hope to see it, but as it is," McGreevey said.
"And so, my truth is that I am a gay American," the Democrat said.
McGreevey's surprise resignation came as Golan Cipel, a former security aide to the governor, had readied a sexual harassment lawsuit against the governor, two Democratic sources told CNN. Cipel resigned his post in 2002.
A third Democratic source, who had spoken throughout the day with a top aide to the governor, told CNN it is unclear whether Cipel will proceed with the lawsuit now that McGreevey has announced his resignation.
CNN has made repeated attempts to reach Cipel for comment.
Speaking at a packed news conference in the Statehouse in Trenton, New Jersey, McGreevey admitted to an affair with a man and asked for his family's forgiveness.
"It was wrong. It was foolish. It was inexcusable," he said.
And McGreevey said he was stepping down from the state's highest office.
"Given the circumstances surrounding the affair and its likely impact upon my family and my ability to govern, I have decided the right course of action is to resign," McGreevey said.
His resignation will take effect November 15, and State Senate President Richard Codey, a fellow Democrat, will serve the the remainder of his term, which ends in January 2006.
If McGreevey's resignation had taken effect before September 15, state law would have required a special gubernatorial election on November 2.
McGreevey said his affair and sexuality -- "if kept secret" -- would leave the governor's office "vulnerable to rumors, false allegations and threats of disclosure."
McGreevey did not identify the man with whom he had the affair.
One Democratic strategist close to McGreevey said his speech was "well delivered and, I think, well received. But given what's ahead for him, it's downhill from here."
Even as he acknowledged his sexuality, McGreevey spoke of the "suffering and anguish" he had brought to his family and friends, saying he would "almost rather have this moment pass."
"For this is an intensely personal decision and not one typically for the public domain," McGreevey said of his revelation. "Yet, it cannot and should not pass."
U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg, a Democrat, said in a written statement that "my heart goes out to Gov. McGreevey and his family."
Democratic Chairwoman Bonnie Watson Coleman issued a written statement with a similar sentiment.
"Our hearts and prayers are with Gov. McGreevey and his family during this time," Coleman said. "The Democratic Party of New Jersey will remain strong and united as it stands behind the ideals and values that it has always fought to protect."
Garden State Equality, a gay rights group, called McGreevey's coming-out speech "poignant" and said its members' thoughts were with the governor and his family.
"We all know how difficult it is to come out as openly gay, whether to family or other loved ones," Garden State Equality chairman Steven Goldstein said. "No one could imagine what it's like to come out to 300 million people -- this is totally unprecedented."
Once considered a rising star in Democratic circles, McGreevey, 47, served in the state Legislature and as mayor of the town of Woodbridge, New Jersey, before winning the governorship.
McGreevey won the seat in 2001 by a wide margin over former Jersey City Mayor Bret Schundler and took office in January 2002.
His administration has been buffeted by some scandal.
A Quinnipiac University poll released August 4 showed McGreevey's approval among state voters fell sharply after two Democratic fund-raisers were indicted on federal charges in July -- one of them accused of lining up prostitutes to discredit a witness in a tax fraud investigation, the other accused of extortion.
McGreevey and his wife, Dina, have a 2-year-old daughter, and he has another daughter from a previous marriage.
McGreevey signed a bill in January that created same-sex domestic partnerships in New Jersey, but urged New Jersey officials to abide by current laws when the city of Asbury Park issued a marriage license to a same-sex couple in May.
In July, he condemned a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit marriage to heterosexual couples as "a divisive and drastic tactic."
Sheinkopf said the governor decided to resign after meeting with advisers and friends and even wrote his speech himself.
"It was the least scripted thing I've seen in 35 years in this business," Sheinkopf said. "What happens next is a transition that keeps things rolling forward, and keeps some of his initiatives in place."
New Jersey Govenor resigns becuase he is Gay (http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/08/12/mcgreevey.nj/index.html)
(CNN) -- Dropping a political bombshell, New Jersey Gov. James McGreevey announced his resignation Thursday after revealing that he is gay and that he had an adulterous affair with a man.
With his wife standing by his side, McGreevey -- a father of two -- spoke in calm tones as he described his struggle with his sexuality, "a certain sense that separated me from others." It was something that he said began as a child.
"At a point in every person's life, one has to look deeply into the mirror of one's soul and decide one's unique truth in the world, not as we may want to see it or hope to see it, but as it is," McGreevey said.
"And so, my truth is that I am a gay American," the Democrat said.
McGreevey's surprise resignation came as Golan Cipel, a former security aide to the governor, had readied a sexual harassment lawsuit against the governor, two Democratic sources told CNN. Cipel resigned his post in 2002.
A third Democratic source, who had spoken throughout the day with a top aide to the governor, told CNN it is unclear whether Cipel will proceed with the lawsuit now that McGreevey has announced his resignation.
CNN has made repeated attempts to reach Cipel for comment.
Speaking at a packed news conference in the Statehouse in Trenton, New Jersey, McGreevey admitted to an affair with a man and asked for his family's forgiveness.
"It was wrong. It was foolish. It was inexcusable," he said.
And McGreevey said he was stepping down from the state's highest office.
"Given the circumstances surrounding the affair and its likely impact upon my family and my ability to govern, I have decided the right course of action is to resign," McGreevey said.
His resignation will take effect November 15, and State Senate President Richard Codey, a fellow Democrat, will serve the the remainder of his term, which ends in January 2006.
If McGreevey's resignation had taken effect before September 15, state law would have required a special gubernatorial election on November 2.
McGreevey said his affair and sexuality -- "if kept secret" -- would leave the governor's office "vulnerable to rumors, false allegations and threats of disclosure."
McGreevey did not identify the man with whom he had the affair.
One Democratic strategist close to McGreevey said his speech was "well delivered and, I think, well received. But given what's ahead for him, it's downhill from here."
Even as he acknowledged his sexuality, McGreevey spoke of the "suffering and anguish" he had brought to his family and friends, saying he would "almost rather have this moment pass."
"For this is an intensely personal decision and not one typically for the public domain," McGreevey said of his revelation. "Yet, it cannot and should not pass."
U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg, a Democrat, said in a written statement that "my heart goes out to Gov. McGreevey and his family."
Democratic Chairwoman Bonnie Watson Coleman issued a written statement with a similar sentiment.
"Our hearts and prayers are with Gov. McGreevey and his family during this time," Coleman said. "The Democratic Party of New Jersey will remain strong and united as it stands behind the ideals and values that it has always fought to protect."
Garden State Equality, a gay rights group, called McGreevey's coming-out speech "poignant" and said its members' thoughts were with the governor and his family.
"We all know how difficult it is to come out as openly gay, whether to family or other loved ones," Garden State Equality chairman Steven Goldstein said. "No one could imagine what it's like to come out to 300 million people -- this is totally unprecedented."
Once considered a rising star in Democratic circles, McGreevey, 47, served in the state Legislature and as mayor of the town of Woodbridge, New Jersey, before winning the governorship.
McGreevey won the seat in 2001 by a wide margin over former Jersey City Mayor Bret Schundler and took office in January 2002.
His administration has been buffeted by some scandal.
A Quinnipiac University poll released August 4 showed McGreevey's approval among state voters fell sharply after two Democratic fund-raisers were indicted on federal charges in July -- one of them accused of lining up prostitutes to discredit a witness in a tax fraud investigation, the other accused of extortion.
McGreevey and his wife, Dina, have a 2-year-old daughter, and he has another daughter from a previous marriage.
McGreevey signed a bill in January that created same-sex domestic partnerships in New Jersey, but urged New Jersey officials to abide by current laws when the city of Asbury Park issued a marriage license to a same-sex couple in May.
In July, he condemned a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit marriage to heterosexual couples as "a divisive and drastic tactic."
Sheinkopf said the governor decided to resign after meeting with advisers and friends and even wrote his speech himself.
"It was the least scripted thing I've seen in 35 years in this business," Sheinkopf said. "What happens next is a transition that keeps things rolling forward, and keeps some of his initiatives in place."
Raz_Kaz
08-13-2004, 02:34 PM
HA HA HA HA HA..:lol2::rofl:
YogsVR4
08-13-2004, 03:01 PM
It seems that more attention is on the fact he's gay then the fact he cheated on his wife :(
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ghostguy6
08-13-2004, 03:11 PM
It seems that more attention is on the fact he's gay then the fact he cheated on his wife :(
I was wondering what his wife is really thinking. I can see it now all smiles for the cameras but when they get home I bet he's gonna get it!
I was wondering what his wife is really thinking. I can see it now all smiles for the cameras but when they get home I bet he's gonna get it!
jcsaleen
08-13-2004, 03:14 PM
"And so, my truth is that I am a gay American," the Democrat said.
Should say ~ "And so, my truth is that I am a gay American Democrat".
Should say ~ "And so, my truth is that I am a gay American Democrat".
SniperX13
08-13-2004, 03:18 PM
Hmm, guess he is the bitch of the relationship now :).
twospirits
08-13-2004, 08:14 PM
I heard it yesterday going home and I was floored. Its a shame cause he was one of the better govs New Jersey had. My family lives there and they tell me the stuff he did and he would have done more good things if this didn't happen. At least he confessed, there are alot of others politicans that have done stuff and never admit to it.
thegladhatter
08-15-2004, 08:11 AM
Damned Democrats anyway.
But what the heck...It really shouldn't matter that he is gay (although I am of the mindset that it IS deviant sexual behavior) The bastard cheated on his wife. If his WIFE cant trust him.....how can his constituants trust him.
If a studmuffin/chick magnet like ME can be faithful to his lovely wife of nearly 32 years...this guy surely should be able to.
But what the heck...It really shouldn't matter that he is gay (although I am of the mindset that it IS deviant sexual behavior) The bastard cheated on his wife. If his WIFE cant trust him.....how can his constituants trust him.
If a studmuffin/chick magnet like ME can be faithful to his lovely wife of nearly 32 years...this guy surely should be able to.
twospirits
08-15-2004, 02:13 PM
If a studmuffin/chick magnet like ME can be faithful to his lovely wife of nearly 32 years...this guy surely should be able to.
:lol: Studmuffing?
That much is true, about being faithful, but he could be bisexual for all we know. I believe inside sources have been saying that his wife knew for quite some time about him and that didn't want a seperation due to the kids.
TS out
:lol: Studmuffing?
That much is true, about being faithful, but he could be bisexual for all we know. I believe inside sources have been saying that his wife knew for quite some time about him and that didn't want a seperation due to the kids.
TS out
Flatrater
08-15-2004, 07:37 PM
Being gay didn't doom him the pending lawsuits the blackmail and the scandals doomed him. I don't think being gay was enough for him to resign but that is all that is talked about his gayness. Being unfaithful to his wife didn't doom him afterall it didn't hurt Clinton did it?
MagicRat
08-15-2004, 11:28 PM
Being gay didn't doom him the pending lawsuits the blackmail and the scandals doomed him. I don't think being gay was enough for him to resign but that is all that is talked about his gayness. Being unfaithful to his wife didn't doom him afterall it didn't hurt Clinton did it?
Wow.
For once, I completely agree with Flatrater.
Being gay or cheating is not the entire reason. He has more serious issues at hand.
Still, I must give him credit for resigning without a fuss if he feels he cannot do his job.
But blaming it on being gay does a disservice to all the competent gay people out there. Being gay does not disqualify you from being Governer. Being at the centre of scandal probably does though.
Wow.
For once, I completely agree with Flatrater.
Being gay or cheating is not the entire reason. He has more serious issues at hand.
Still, I must give him credit for resigning without a fuss if he feels he cannot do his job.
But blaming it on being gay does a disservice to all the competent gay people out there. Being gay does not disqualify you from being Governer. Being at the centre of scandal probably does though.
Flatrater
08-16-2004, 08:21 PM
Wow.
For once, I completely agree with Flatrater.
Now I am worried don't go republican on me! :iceslolan
For once, I completely agree with Flatrater.
Now I am worried don't go republican on me! :iceslolan
YogsVR4
08-17-2004, 11:40 AM
I feel love in the air :p
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boingo82
08-30-2004, 11:59 PM
I loved The Onion's take on this:
"Homosexual tearfully admits to being Governor of New Jersey"
"Homosexual tearfully admits to being Governor of New Jersey"
ProjectPhantom
08-31-2004, 02:38 AM
could bush's speech on gay marriage have an effect on his decision to resign?
taranaki
08-31-2004, 03:01 PM
twospirits
08-31-2004, 07:53 PM
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