Ariz sheriff says he's gay after misconduct claims

[William769]

FLORENCE, Ariz.—A sheriff seeking the GOP nomination for an Arizona Congressional seat was forced Saturday to confirm he is gay amid allegations of misconduct made by a man with whom he previously had a relationship.

Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu on Saturday denied claims he tried to threaten the man, a Mexican immigrant and a former campaign volunteer, with deportation if their past relationship was made public. The man's allegations were first published Friday in The New Times, a Phoenix alternative weekly magazine.


Babeu, a first-term sheriff who has risen to national prominence with his strong opposition to illegal immigration and smuggling, said the accusations were an attempt to hurt his political career.


He vowed to continue his campaign in Arizona's rural western 4th Congressional District seat, but said he had called presidential candidate Mitt Romney's staff to say he would step down from his post as state campaign co-chair.

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2012/02/18/ariz_sheriff_says_hes_gay_after_misconduct_claims/

P.S. xchrom sorry I sent your other thread into a tailspin for a moment.

[thelordofhell]

1. IOKIYAR

[DURHAM D]

2. I did not realize he is running for a Congressional seat.

Makes this even more interesting.

Guess he will just go to Donnie McClurkin Camp. After that he will get married. Then he will win in a landslide.

[William769]

3. did you eat some whup ass cereal today?

[HillWilliam]

4. I've got a can of extra-strengh JIC

[DURHAM D]

5. Hey HillWill

How are you? I have not seen you around much lately.

Got an update for us?

[HillWilliam]

7. Hey Sweetie!

Rob's getting better slowly; one day at a time. He's got a load of appointments this week, so they'll let us know what's going on.

Just yesterday he noticed his toes were getting purplish again, so we don't know if it's "here we go again" or not. Otherwise, he's a little stronger each day. I worry about him pushing too fast, but he's man-all-man, gonna do what he's gonna do anyway so I don't harass him with worried nagging. (I hate nags so I won't do it.)

The ride ain't over but it's one helluvalot better.

The love, intentions, energy, and prayers from y'all has helped immensely.

[DURHAM D]

8. Has he been making wine again?

Is he Ethel or Lucy?

Seriously, your family is here and waiting to hear.

Good thoughts to you both.

Dee

[HillWilliam]

10. Little ol' winemaker me

Our first batch is ready to bottle. We got out the filtering stuff this afternoon, but I got busy in the garden and didn't finish until late. I'll probably put it up tomorrow.

I'm definitely the Lucy of the both of us. Godde love him for being a patient Ethel LOL

We'll know more about his status on Tuesday. Those purple toes are scaring us.

Love right back.

Can't wait until he's up enough for us to come down and have lunch. There's Honey's for lunch or there's a dessert-and-coffee place on 9th St that's pretty good. (The cheesecake looks awesome!) I met a couple there yesterday evening for a wedding consultation. I'll be performing their ceremony in September. (A gig!! W00T!)

[DURHAM D]

11. You have more talents than I realized.

Do you perform the ceremony and bring the wine for the toast?

Francesca's is great - would love to meet you there. Or Honey's. It all depends on your schedule and what Rob is up for.

Dee

[DURHAM D]

6. Careful ...

I Am WOMYM Hear Me Roar.

[William769]

9. One of my all time favorite songs!

I love Helen Reddy!

[dbackjon]

12. Looking back, that should have been a clue to the folks

When I bought that single