What did the Californian know?
The Bakersfield Californian, the largest newspaper in Ashburn’s district, is now trying to justify why it previously questioned Ashburn’s sexual orientation, got the usual denials, and decided that the information was not relevant to readers. Hum, it’s not relevant when a powerful political figure who consistently votes against gay rights is perhaps gay? Oh, wait, I must not be thinking like a heterosexual would. Christine Bedell, the paper’s government editor, is dancing on the hot coals. This is what she wrote in a piece published Thursday online: “The Californian has asked Ashburn about his sexual orientation in the past. He has either questioned the relevance of the issue or dodged it altogether. The newspaper did not report the comments at the time, also deciding it was not relevant.” Wow! The Californian should be embarrassed. The issue is indeed relevant because an anti-gay politician who frequents gay bars must be either gay or extremely gay friendly – and if he faithfully vote
