When I first read the story about McGreevey resigning, I assumed it was because of new allegations in the rash of scandals currently afflicting his administration, not because he was a homosexual. Assuming his sexual orientation is the only reason for his resignation, I do not think it is right. Sure, social conservatives would undoubtedly prevent him from winning a second term, but none of his actions - not even his affair with another man - directly contravene the Governor's Code of Conduct.
CNN reports that his resignation is effective November 15. It will be interesting to see whether Republican state senators attempt to make this a political issue.
At 10:26 on August 12, 2004, Big Sister wrote:
As a friend pointed out, it's possible that this is a premptive measure due to the threat of a civil suit. Rather than go through lies and coverups and Clintonesque drama, he resigns... leaving the governorship still in the hands of the Democrats, with no need for a special election.
Or something. I'm going to go back to switching bank accounts now.
At 11:35 on August 13, 2004, Margaret wrote:
As I understand it, he's not resigning because he's gay; rather he's resigning because he's a married man who had an affair with someone in his administration who is now trying to extort $5 million out of him to keep quiet. That it's an affair with another man, while perhaps shocking because it suddenly outs McGreevey, is beside the point.
At 11:43 on August 13, 2004, Martey wrote:
The New York Times has a transcript of his speech yesterday. One must wonder whether his administration will be able to "effectively govern" between now and November 15, considering the considerable media attention. While the national outlets will have forgotten about this a week from now, I think it might continue to be an issue in Philadelphia and New York.
At 6:22 on August 14, 2004, Your Dad wrote:
This is to caution you that one of these days someone is going to sue you. And it won't be funny. I will say I don't know you. And your younger sister says she will sit and laugh. Be careful what you say about other people in this country.