The Most Feared Man on the Hill?

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By Jose Antonio Vargas

Washington Post Staff Writer

Soon, a new name will pop up on Mike Rogers'####### list.

Larry Craig wasn't "the first on my list," the gay blogger says. And the Idaho senator, who announced his resignation Saturday, "won't be the last."

Rogers, sitting on a club chair in his Northwest Washington apartment, is basking in the attention. For three years now, he's been a feared one-man machine, "outing," he says, nearly three dozen senior political and congressional staffers, White House aides and, most damagingly, Congress members on his blog. On Capitol Hill, a typical phone call from Rogers -- "Are you gay?" he'd ask -- is "a call from Satan himself," says a former high-ranking congressional staffer whose name is on the list.

Rogers reasons that there's justice behind his tactics -- "odious," "outrageous" and "over-the-line" as they might seem to his detractors.

In Rogers's mind, if you're against gay rights in your public life and you live a secret homosexual life, all bets are off.

In 2004, one of the first public officials he targeted was then-Virginia congressman Ed Schrock because of his voting record on such issues as gays in the military, same-sex marriage and gay adoption. In 2000, for instance, Schrock told the Virginian-Pilot: "You're in the showers with them, you're in the bunk room with them, you're in staterooms with them." Schrock decided not to run for reelection because of the rumors.

In 2005, Rogers blogged about Mark Foley, months before his inappropriate instant-messages to male congressional pages became public and he was forced to resign. The former Florida congressman had a varied record, sometimes voting in favor of gay rights, but at one point voting against adoption by same-sex couples.

And last October, he says, he targeted Craig -- months before an undercover sex sting in a Minneapolis airport men's room, and before the Idaho Statesman started its months-long investigation. Two years earlier, Rogers notes, the three-term senator had voted for the failed constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage.

"Hypocrisy," Rogers sneers, "plain, hate-filled hypocrisy."

In the coming months, he plans to post the names of "a few more" closeted Congress members on his blog, he says, all of them Republicans. There are 33 names on his published list, most of them men, 30 from the GOP. That fact reveals more about the Republicans, he says, than about him. Although a registered Democrat, he says he is bipartisan.

"I write about closeted people whose records are anti-gay," he says. "If you're a closeted Democrat or Republican and you don't bash gays or vote against gay rights to gain political points, I won't out you."

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[GaryC 7]

And what happens when he falsely accuses someone? The guy is a jerk.

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And what happens when he falsely accuses someone? The guy is a jerk.

So far, he's batting 100. Ann Coulter has accused Edwards of being gay. Is she trying to expose an implied hypocrisy or just being a jerk?

[GaryC 7]

And what happens when he falsely accuses someone? The guy is a jerk.

So far, he's batting 100. Ann Coulter has accused Edwards of being gay. Is she trying to expose an implied hypocrisy or just being a jerk?

Since I don't listen to Ann I couldn't say. And how do you know he is batting 1000? It says that he has spread rumors. Do we know what his basis for those rumors are? The guy is a jerk. Pissing off powerfull people in the government can be hazardous to your health.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

And what happens when he falsely accuses someone? The guy is a jerk.

So far, he's batting 100. Ann Coulter has accused Edwards of being gay. Is she trying to expose an implied hypocrisy or just being a jerk?

Since I don't listen to Ann I couldn't say. And how do you know he is batting 1000? It says that he has spread rumors. Do we know what his basis for those rumors are? The guy is a jerk. Pissing off powerfull people in the government can be hazardous to your health.

All's fair in the game of politics...when a man's military service can now be called into question. You gotta admit...the Republican politicians who ran on the theme of family values had it coming. Even though I have yet see a Republican publicly admit that the Party isn't any more for traditional family values than the Dems, the American public has discovered that reality thanks to people like this guy. Call him a jerk, but he's just exposing the truth.

Edited September 4, 2007 by Mister Fancypants

[GaryC 7]

And what happens when he falsely accuses someone? The guy is a jerk.

So far, he's batting 100. Ann Coulter has accused Edwards of being gay. Is she trying to expose an implied hypocrisy or just being a jerk?

Since I don't listen to Ann I couldn't say. And how do you know he is batting 1000? It says that he has spread rumors. Do we know what his basis for those rumors are? The guy is a jerk. Pissing off powerful people in the government can be hazardous to your health.

All's fair in the game of politics...when a man's military service can now be called into question. You gotta admit...the Republican politicians who ran on the theme of family values had it coming. Even though I have yet see a Republican publicly admit that the Party isn't any more for traditional family values than the Dems, the American public has discovered that reality thanks to people like this guy. Call him a jerk, but he's just exposing the truth.

The hypocrisy of the left is astounding. When a rep that votes for family values is found to be something he isn't what happens? The person in question resigns without a fight. When a Dem is found to be a gay or law breaker it's a resume enhancement. So what are you saying then, your against family values? Or are you saying that someone that is in favor of family values must be pure and without sin? People are human and everyone makes mistakes. But people like this azzhole just show how bereft of morals the far left is. The guy is a jerk.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

And what happens when he falsely accuses someone? The guy is a jerk.

So far, he's batting 100. Ann Coulter has accused Edwards of being gay. Is she trying to expose an implied hypocrisy or just being a jerk?

Since I don't listen to Ann I couldn't say. And how do you know he is batting 1000? It says that he has spread rumors. Do we know what his basis for those rumors are? The guy is a jerk. Pissing off powerful people in the government can be hazardous to your health.

All's fair in the game of politics...when a man's military service can now be called into question. You gotta admit...the Republican politicians who ran on the theme of family values had it coming. Even though I have yet see a Republican publicly admit that the Party isn't any more for traditional family values than the Dems, the American public has discovered that reality thanks to people like this guy. Call him a jerk, but he's just exposing the truth.

The hypocrisy of the left is astounding. When a rep that votes for family values is found to be something he isn't what happens? The person in question resigns without a fight. When a Dem is found to be a gay or law breaker it's a resume enhancement. So what are you saying then, your against family values? Or are you saying that someone that is in favor of family values must be pure and without sin? People are human and everyone makes mistakes. But people like this azzhole just show how bereft of morals the far left is. The guy is a jerk.

Gary, the posturing by some of the so-called Conservatives has been that in-effect, they have said, "We (Republican Party) is the party of family values, strong defense, small government, yada yada yada." The reality is they aren't with any of those. I gotta hand it to them because for the last decade or so, it was an effective campaign slogan but fortunately the American public has gotten wiser for it. They tried those slogans because they couldn't win on substance, so they went for 'feel good' politics. The Republicans would do themselves a big favor if they would avoid trying to make the Dems as morally bankrupt and focus on substance. Interestingly, this next presidential election will be more about personality then anything. Americans want a real, bonafide leader, not some bone head blurting out 'feel good' sound bites.

Edited September 4, 2007 by Mister Fancypants

[GaryC 7]

And what happens when he falsely accuses someone? The guy is a jerk.

So far, he's batting 100. Ann Coulter has accused Edwards of being gay. Is she trying to expose an implied hypocrisy or just being a jerk?

Since I don't listen to Ann I couldn't say. And how do you know he is batting 1000? It says that he has spread rumors. Do we know what his basis for those rumors are? The guy is a jerk. Pissing off powerful people in the government can be hazardous to your health.

All's fair in the game of politics...when a man's military service can now be called into question. You gotta admit...the Republican politicians who ran on the theme of family values had it coming. Even though I have yet see a Republican publicly admit that the Party isn't any more for traditional family values than the Dems, the American public has discovered that reality thanks to people like this guy. Call him a jerk, but he's just exposing the truth.

The hypocrisy of the left is astounding. When a rep that votes for family values is found to be something he isn't what happens? The person in question resigns without a fight. When a Dem is found to be a gay or law breaker it's a resume enhancement. So what are you saying then, your against family values? Or are you saying that someone that is in favor of family values must be pure and without sin? People are human and everyone makes mistakes. But people like this azzhole just show how bereft of morals the far left is. The guy is a jerk.

Gary, the posturing by some of the so-called Conservatives has been that in-effect, they have said, "We (Republican Party) is the party of family values, strong defense, small government, yada yada yada." The reality is they aren't with any of those. I gotta hand it to them because for the last decade or so, it was an effective campaign slogan but fortunately the American public has gotten wiser for it. They tried those slogans because they couldn't win on substance, so they went for 'feel good' politics. The Republicans would do themselves a big favor if they would avoid trying to make the Dems as morally bankrupt and focus on substance. Interestingly, this next presidential election will be more about personality then anything. Americans want a real, bonafide leader, not some bone head blurting out 'feel good' sound bites.

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The dems aint it buddy!!

[one...two...tree 2,762]

And what happens when he falsely accuses someone? The guy is a jerk.

So far, he's batting 100. Ann Coulter has accused Edwards of being gay. Is she trying to expose an implied hypocrisy or just being a jerk?

Since I don't listen to Ann I couldn't say. And how do you know he is batting 1000? It says that he has spread rumors. Do we know what his basis for those rumors are? The guy is a jerk. Pissing off powerful people in the government can be hazardous to your health.

All's fair in the game of politics...when a man's military service can now be called into question. You gotta admit...the Republican politicians who ran on the theme of family values had it coming. Even though I have yet see a Republican publicly admit that the Party isn't any more for traditional family values than the Dems, the American public has discovered that reality thanks to people like this guy. Call him a jerk, but he's just exposing the truth.

The hypocrisy of the left is astounding. When a rep that votes for family values is found to be something he isn't what happens? The person in question resigns without a fight. When a Dem is found to be a gay or law breaker it's a resume enhancement. So what are you saying then, your against family values? Or are you saying that someone that is in favor of family values must be pure and without sin? People are human and everyone makes mistakes. But people like this azzhole just show how bereft of morals the far left is. The guy is a jerk.

Gary, the posturing by some of the so-called Conservatives has been that in-effect, they have said, "We (Republican Party) is the party of family values, strong defense, small government, yada yada yada." The reality is they aren't with any of those. I gotta hand it to them because for the last decade or so, it was an effective campaign slogan but fortunately the American public has gotten wiser for it. They tried those slogans because they couldn't win on substance, so they went for 'feel good' politics. The Republicans would do themselves a big favor if they would avoid trying to make the Dems as morally bankrupt and focus on substance. Interestingly, this next presidential election will be more about personality then anything. Americans want a real, bonafide leader, not some bone head blurting out 'feel good' sound bites.

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The dems aint it buddy!!

See, Gary - you're stuck in political opposites and blinded to the truth that both parties are two sides of the same coin. Who is not for family values? Who doesn't think national defense is important? What politician has ever come out and said they are in favor of bigger government? The tract records speak for themselves. Let's get past the 'feel good' BS and actually talk about substance. Neither Party holds all the aces, Gary...wish you could realize that.

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was just reading that this senator Lary "I have wide stance" Craig is thinking about NOT resigning now. Not sure on his reasoning. But i gather he may think that the case against him was weak.

Daniel

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