2008's First Election Scandal

Wow, it sure didn't take long to have our first Echeblog Election scandal! Our friends over at QueerClick (NSFW!) have uncovered some recent dirt on Gage. Our hunky yet supposedly straight heartthrob from Sean Cody (and now Randy Blue) is trying his hand at being a hoor, too! Apparently, some QueerClick readers have noticed a profile for Gage at one of the major escort sites. I wasn't able to find it, but if the screen shot is to be believed, the hooring has occurred recently.

So in the quest for my future husband, how would this impact your vote?

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Update: Someone claiming to be Gage has posted on Queerclick stating that this escort profile is fake and that he does not escort. While I've known people who have done porn, stripped and who have escorted and I believe that people have a right to make a living however they choose, I have to admit that I'd prefer to believe my potential fantasy husbands are not escorting... that said, at the end of the day, work is work. On the unlikely chance that Gage ever reads this, you've got my respect and best wishes in whatever you choose to do (or not do).

Welcome Phoenix's Newest Gay Resident

Phoenix may not have a "gayborhood" like Philly's newly designated district, but we're a magnet for the gays nonetheless. Case in point, Ted Haggard, formerly of Colorado Springs, has recently made the move to the city. You may or may not remember but there was a little bit of a buzz about some meth and a gay escort. Sounds like he'll be hanging out over at Crusing on 7th, if that's his crowd. Then again, if he's coming from Colorado Springs, I suspect he'll be more inclined toward Charlie's.

Twist!

By now we've all heard of the Ted Haggard scandal - the leader of the Colorado evangelical megachurch who was having the affair with a gay hustler escort. We've also seen the Mark Foley/Congressional page scandal. So, hidden gayness leads to public figure's downfall, that's just how it goes, right? Not if you're Canadian, apparently. In recent elections in Repentigny, Quebec, located just north of Montreal, someone has just hit the oddest trifecta I've ever heard of -- from gay hustler, to Roman Catholic priest, to member of Parliament. Nice to know that this world can always come up with things to surprise you.