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Presidential Candidate’s Sexuality Is Awkward

half man half woman 4[Blind Gossip] This Presidential Candidate’s political team is debating options about how to handle the issue of their candidate’s sexuality.

While the rumors are true, actively refuting such rumors is awkward.

If you don’t deny the rumors, they will persist… and may actually encourage other to chime in with their own experiences. If you do deny the rumors, it puts the issue front and center… exactly where you don’t want it to be. If you try to attack the messenger, you look defensive and nasty… which makes you look even more suspicious. If you try to bribe the accusers to keep quiet… well, that might just be the option you take. There’s plenty of money, right?

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[Optional] Which Presidential Candidate are you currently leaning towards? Would you still support them if you found out that they are gay/bisexual/transgender? (Type ANON at the beginning of your comment if you would like BG to conceal your Username.)

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  3. drheather says

    Rubio-the foam parties, getting caught at a park known for gay hookups. Have noticed that whenever his wife is onstage they don’t seem at ALL close. Not thrilled with any of the options but could see myself voting for Rubio, bi or not, depending on how things play out.

  5. hadapurpura says

    Marco Rubio. While he isn’t blond like the guy and girl in the pic, Rubio means Blond in Spanish, so that’s who I’m going with.

  7. Virgo826 says

    Marco Rubio

    The sexuality, like their race and gender, do not impact my support of a candidate. Their ability to do the best job with the least amount of douchebaggery does.

  8. PinkCrayon says

    Marco Rubio???

    Leaning towards Bernie. Very unlikely he’s gay. lol I’m not going hide under anon tho. No I wouldn’t vote or support a gay, bi, or tran presidential candidate. The rest of the world isn’t progressive enough to respect someone like that and I personally wouldn’t want someone like that in the highest office of the land. Sorry. I’ll leave it at that.

  9. Jinkies says

    Candidate: This is Hillary Clinton

    This has been known for a long time, which is why Bill being a “first husband” is so funny, since they don’t even live together and only do appearances together which have been arranged as photo ops for arranged by her PR and campaign teams. Huma is her alleged girlfriend as well as adviser.

  12. bostonmark says

    It would be delicious if this blind was about Ted Cruz. But alas, it can only be Marco Rubio- he’s gayer than a rainbow.

    I’m leaning towards Hillary, although Bernie would do a fine job as well. The sexual orientation of a candidate is irrelevant to me. What’s important to me is a candidate’s integrity, and his/her devotion to equality.

  13. worldsoldestkitten says

    I’m guessing this refers to Hillary, but I have my doubts about Marco Rubio, as well.

    After a lifetime as a Republican, I’ve turned my back on the madness that is the GOP’s 2016 lineup. I’m for Bernie, but if he doesn’t get the nod, I’ll go for Hillary. The only GOP entrant I can stand at present is Rand Paul, and he’s a non-starter.

    I have no objections to LGBTQ candidates, per se, but I’d prefer they were open, and not in denial about it.

    I’m too old to care about anonymity.

  15. FlowerGirl says

    Clinton or Rubio.
    Disgusted by politicians that further prove their deceptiveness by not coming out (as gay or bi-). Even worse when they’re from a party that has a history of being hostile to LGBT rights, like Rubio.
    #BernieSanders 2016!!!

  16. triggerua says

    I am thinking this is Rubio but could also be Hillary

    I am leaning towards Hillary but love Sanders’s message. I would support either but with vote Hillary in the primary.

  21. Jester says

    Hillary Clinton, for the candidate.

    I’m “feeling the bern”. And yes, it wouldn’t matter to me what their sexuality is, but I would hope that they would rather just be honest about it.

  22. jojo5282 says

    Candidate: Hilary. There have been rumors for 20 years.

    I’m not leaning toward anyone. Not happy with any of the candidates. I don’t care if you’re gay… I care if you are dishonest.

  23. Bamadex says

    The Republicans have been saying Hillary is a lesbian for many years so I don’t think it’s her.

    The big gossip in gay circles is about Marco Rubio. Certain things from the past…

    I’m voting for HRC so no, I don’t care if she’s gay/bi.

  26. CelebrityGirl says

    Presidential Candidate: This is definitely Hillary Clinton. The rumor is an open secret.

    [Optional]: Which Presidential Candidate are you currently leaning towards? I’m still undecided!
    Would you still support them if you found out that they are gay/bisexual/transgender? Sure. Their sexuality has nothing to do with their ability to lead.

  28. SouthJerseyGirl says

    If one of the presidential nominees is Transgender, I’d be very surprised. Other than Hillary, who has always been dogged with innuendos and barbs about her sexual preference, I’m not aware of any others. Since Bill is such a slimeball, I’d definitely support her. She’s put up with more than enough with all of his affairs through the years.

    For the rest, yes, I would still support them but I don’t think anyone could win an election if they were outed as LBGT. Not yet anyway.

  30. IHearYou says

    My guess is “How you doin’ Marco Rubio.” (Wendy Williams voice).

    My candidate, I won’t say.

    I don’t care about any of their sexuality, but I do care about hypocrites who don’t feel free to be themselves, but try to force their values on others. I’m a live and let live person.

    This is really juicy. I can’t wait to see the other guesses.

  32. guestfacekillah says

    Candidate: either Rubio or Clinton, but there have been rumors about her forever and it isn’t like she’s never run for office before, so not sure why they’d be a bigger deal now than 2012.

    Optional: I’m a moderate independent and most are too extreme for my taste. Guess I’m leaning towards either Clinton or Kasich. I don’t give a damn about their sex lives as long as they aren’t trying to dictate the sex lives of others.

    If Cruz wins though I’m outta here. That dude’s creepy as…

  34. kikistar says

    Marco Rubio. Lots of gay claims from his late teens being floated around.
    For the record- this does not matter to me one bit. Sexuality is fluid (he is married with kids now) & has nothing to do with being commander in chief. I am voting Rubio in our primary.

  36. Becky S says

    Hillary Clinton, either gay or bisexual. I’ve always believed theirs was a marriage of practicality for their political ambitions

  37. jerseygirlangie says

    Hillary is the obvious candidate .

    However – there’s been some rumors regarding another candidate, that seem all too likely to be true – Marco Rubio .

    He’s not my prefered candidate, but his sexuality wouldn’t alter my likelyhood to support him .

  38. ANON says

    ANON

    Marco Rubio

    Optional: I’m leaning towards Hilary as of now, if the candidate was out and not gay bashing ( hypercrit ) then I would, once you start making one sin seem worse than others and acting as though you’re not a sinner. I automatically don’t like you and you’re not trust worthy.

  39. good2know says

    Candidate: Rubio or Clinton

    Optional: voting for Clinton and I absolutely would still support her.

  42. jonty30 says

    Come out Hilary, as everybody knows.

    Cruz is the man. Everybody else want to rent the Constitution null and void.

  43. Nataliexyz says

    Since all the Presidential candidates are married, this big reveal is going to be awkward. I guess I’d put my money on Hillary coming out as a lesbian.

    I vote Republican and since Rand Paul left the race, I’m undecided. Will have to make up my mind by Super Tuesday!

  44. spikelb says

    Good gawd, spare me with the HRC is a lesbian nonsense.

    Come out, come out wherever your are Marco Rubio . . . . . what were you doing in at age 18 at night at the Alice C Wainwright park? Not like the park was known for cruising back in ’90s. Or was it?!!?

  45. mommagoosed says

    So, this has to be Hillary Clinton, since the lesbian rumors have dogged her for quite awhile now, well before this race. Couple that with the similar blind about Pres. Clinton (see what I did there??) and there it is.

  48. lunchcoma says

    I’m assuming this is Rubio, though I’m skeptical the rumors are true.

    I’m leaning toward Sanders. I would be a little surprised to hear he was gay/bisexual/trans, but that wouldn’t ever make me change my mind about voting for someone.

  49. erininla35 says

    I’m guessing Trump based on the last line…but I haven’t heard anything about this. Oh please let him have some male ghosts in his closet, that would be AWESOME!

  50. stolidog says

    All the republicans here will say this is Clinton, All the Democrats will say this is Rubio.
    Both sides are probably right. It’s actually 2016, so I care as much about someone’s sexual orientation as I do their skin color.

    I’m for Clinton. If not Clinton, then Sanders. If not Sanders, then Canada.

  51. Deusex says

    Clearly Rubio – not being an American it would be interesting to see he him get in, try some shit about gay marriage and be outed in grand style – the ultimate closeted Republican

    As for trans…
    Trump will come out as a bloated water mattress
    Cruz is completing transition to a complete pecker

  52. HollySleuth says

    Presidential Candidate: Marco Rubio

    [Different Optional]: I just really wish everybody felt comfortable enough to come out! I can’t imagine what it’s like for anybody, famous or not, public figure or not, etc, etc, to live in the closet.

  54. PghDude says

    This is referring to Hillary Clinton. Former Miss Arkansas, a Bill Clinton Mistress from when he was Governor of Arkansas, has surfaced this topic.

    Claimed that Hillary liked the girls, according to Bill.

  59. Vagabondage says

    Hillary Clinton

    I care more about their character – their sexual orientation is none of my business.

  61. Selkie says

    Presidential Candidate: Hilary Clinton

    Optional: I don’t like any of the current candidates. The only thing I know for certain is that I won’t be voting for a Democrat. I don’t care about a candidate’s sexual orientation and it would not affect my support for him/her.

  62. ANON says

    ANON
    Presidential Candidate(s): Hillary Clinton for the Democrat…and Marco Rubio for the Republican

    Which Presidential Candidate are you currently leaning towards?: Trump

  66. sunshine702 says

    Marco Rubio!

    Plently of bribe money from daddy warbucks Adelson.

    I am leaning to Trump because of his hard line on immigration. If Rubio came out I would feel he is more authentic and less like a puppet. I wpuld.like him more not less.

  68. Dancing with Mr D says

    Hillary Clinton, long rumored to be gay.

    Obviously, I’m not put off by someone’s sexual preference. That being said, I think it would be a sticking point with most voters.

  69. My2Brows says

    This screams both Marco Rubio AND Hillary Clinton to me.

    I’m feeling the Bern and wouldn’t care if he were gay. That’s something I would’ve expected him to embrace openly, however, if he had been…

  72. bubbasbbq says

    Hillary Clinton

    I still haven’t picked one I like, although I am taking a hard look at Ted Cruz. If I found one that represented the things that were important to me I wouldn’t care if they were a frickin martian.

  73. Aenwyn says

    The blind is probably about Rubio, but it could very likely be about Clinton, as well…there have been rumors for years…no self-respecting gay man would sleep with either Trump or Cruz.

    Obviously I think that closeted politicians should just come out already.

    I’m voting for Sanders.

  77. jotaa_fx says

    This * screams Marco Rubio to me…

    I’m leaning towards Bernie… Couldn’t care less for a candidate’s sexuality as long as they can get the job done as fair as possible…

    First timer 😉

  80. publicityiscandy says

    No idea and don’t care. As long as all participants are of age and willing, I really don’t care what my lawmakers are doing in bed.

  81. dontpanik says

    I know everyone’s going to jump on the Hillary rumor mill, but frankly, I think if she was a lesbian or bi, it would only help her bid in the democratic party so I’m thinking this is a
    Republican whose base would NEVER elect them even with rumors. Is Lindsay Graham still a candidate? if so, that’s my guess.

  83. Camila says

    There’s a lot of rumors about Hillary being a lesbian so…
    I like Cruz right now.
    I’m interested in the politician’s ideas and principles but I don’t like when they lie.

  85. ANON says

    ANON

    I personally think it’s Marco Rubio, but I could be wrong.
    I’m leaning towards Hillary Clinton. Bernie was originally my top choice, but once his rape fantasy essay surfaced he lost my vote. And of course I would still support them, regardless of their sexual/gender orientation; the fact that some people would find that a problem is a little silly. As long as they have valid points and I see them as someone who could really change our country for the better, then that small detail…

  86. ANON says

    ANON (cuz, why not?)
    Probably Hilary.

    I’m Canadian and have no vote in your election. But I do have LOTS of opinions, and the world is watching. Don’t screw this up, America! (Hint: If Trump gets the nomination, we will all laugh at you.)

    Knowing their sexual preference makes absolutely no difference to me. But if I find out you’re a hypocrite? That WILL do you in.

  87. LooLoo says

    I’m not supporting anyone at the moment. Each and every one of them has been absolutely awful. I guess Carson bothers me the least, but that may just be because he talks the least during the debates and hasn’t said anything boneheaded yet.

  88. SheilaK says

    Rumors of Hillary being gay have dogged her for years. I believe she is lesbian, and who gives a *? That’s the least of her worries.

  89. ANON says

    ANON…

    Hillary Clinton

    Optional: Rubio

    Sexuality doesn’t matter, so I don’t care about gay/lesbian ….but I am not sure I could support transgender….that’s more of a mental disorder to me.

  90. hairsofthedog says

    Hillary, no question. I don’t care about her sexuality, but I do care about honesty, and she never comes across as honest, just very calculating and self-interested. In fairness, 99.9% of politicians are like that, but she’s not at all good at hiding it.

  93. ANON says

    ANON Rubio and his gay foam parties in Miami. I don’t care what a president’s sexual orientation is and if they don’t want to be open about it, fine. And if they ARE openly gay, great. But I DO have a problem with a gay/bisexual presidential candidate being a hypocrite and condemning homosexuals and gay marriage to win bible thumper votes.

  94. ANON says

    ANON And I don’t really support any of the lot of losers we have to choose from. Hilary is also rumored to be in a lesbian relationship with Weiner’s wife. Bernie’s a crackpot. And the whole Republican circus is just an embarrassment to America. Joe Biden should’ve run.

  95. ANON says

    ANON Just to clarify…Hilary has been a supporter of LGBT rights and the rumors about her lesbian relationships aren’t the reason I don’t like her. I just think she’s not a good person.

  96. brainy says

    Hill. Many of Bill’s lovers have repeated that Bill said Hill has had female lovers.

    Gennifer Flowers years ago

    Most recently Sally Perdue

    Once a rumor, twice a pattern. Just sayin’

  97. bhakti says

    Marco Rubio
    I wouldn’t mind in the slightest if any of the candidates are gay, bi, gender fluid, trans, etc.
    I’m feeling the Bern! Bernie Sanders 100% has my vote! ✌?️

  98. lahteb says

    Ted Cruz

    He seems like a closet case.

    First choice: Sanders

    Second choice: Hillary — and I don’t care if she’s doing Bill or Huma Abedin