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November 10, 2004
How many of you have ever heard NJ Governor James McGreevey speak eloquently and forcefully about gay and lesbian issues? The only occasion I recall was his admission of an extra-marital affair. But that doesn't matter to some gay and lesbian leaders. What matters more is that he's a star.
Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the gay rights group Empire State Pride Agenda, said the nation's only openly gay governor would be a welcome spokesman for gay and lesbian issues. McGreevey appeared at the group's fund-raiser after coming out.``I've spoken to the governor and told the governor in the next several months when he settles down, I think his is going to be a powerful voice for (gay) issues,'' said Van Capelle.
Michael Adams, spokesman for the gay civil rights group Lambda Legal, said McGreevey's tarnished 35-month tenure would not taint his star power within the gay community or among other special-interest groups.
``The reality is we're a country that believes in rebirth and people moving beyond prior mistakes,'' Adams said. ``Any community would look to `what kind of contribution are you willing and able to make moving forward,' not what have you done previously.''
[Gay Rights Groups Court N.J. Governor - AP via Guardian - 11-10-04]
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