US Rep. Ed Schrock (R-VA) has abruptly resigned and dropped his re-election bid, among rumors that he's gay.
Schrock gave no explanation for his resignation, instead citing unspecified allegations that “called into question my ability to represent the citizens of Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District.”
It appears, however, that a gay rights blog is accusing Schrock of having engaged in homosexual activity, and calls him hypocritical for supporting FMA and opposing gays in the military.
The site offers no proof, and Schrock isn't commenting, so it's hard to know what the truth is. In any event, Schrock is 52, has an adult son, and represents the Norfolk/VA Beach area of Virginia -- it's hard to see how this would play well there.
VA GOP officials are scrambling to find a replacement candidate by the Friday deadline. Sadly, Alan Keyes is unavailable.
