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Virginia Republican Abruptly Retires over 'allegations'
August 30, 2004
The Washington Post is far too kind to not speculate on the unspecified "allegations" cited as reasons by U.S. Rep. Edward L. Schrock (R-VA) to abruptly retire.
In a five-paragraph release issued by his office, Schrock said he has "come to the realization that these allegations will not allow my campaign to focus on the real issues facing our nation." He continued: "Therefore, as of today, I am stepping aside and will no longer be the Republican nominee for Congress." The release said he would not comment further on his decision, nor did he comment specifically on the allegations he is facing.
[U.S. Rep. Schrock Abruptly Announces Retirement - Washington post - 08-30-04]
Maybe an outing campaign by activist Michael Rogers exposing Schrock as gay has something to do with it.
Before we move on to the next member of Congress and highly placed officials in the Bush Administration, here's the news on outed by blogACTIVE.com Congressman Schrock. Ed Schrock in a stunning turnaround has announced he will no longer be a candidate for his House Seat in November. "The time has come for these gay homophobes to step up or be outed...Schrock is the first...more will follow."
[Schrock faces accusations: CANCELS CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN - BlogActive - 08-30-04]
Listen to the shocking 33 second audio of "Schrock seeking gay sex." This audio is posted on BlogActive and is transcribed below.
Uh, hi, I weigh 200 pounds, uh 6 foot 4, laid back, blonde hair, very muscular, very buffed up, uh, very tanned. Um, I'd just like to get together with a guy from time to time just to, just to play. I'd like for him to be, uh, in very good shape, flat stomach, good chest, good arms, well hung, cut, uh, just to get naked, play, see what happens. Nothing real heavy duty, but just a fun time. Go down on him. He'd go down on me and just take it from there. Hope to hear from you. Bye.
See also: Beaverhausen Blog, Atrios, Back Country Conservative
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