bubbabearzle
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Not directly related, but a State Representative (Mike Fleck, R) came out yesterday. He is from a district just south of Centre County (and, ironically, includes Lake Raystown). http://www.publicopiniononline.com/...te-rep-mike-fleck-says-hes?source=most_viewed
I'm posting this because this is an area much more conservative than Centre County, and in response to the "Ray-is-gay-'cause-he-drives-a-Mini" crowd. In Centre County, it would have made much less of a difference; it has a large college age population that is fairly liberal on the issue (and was when I was there, 30 years ago). I don't buy the theory that RFG, not facing re-election, would have feared being outed if he was was gay. I do not believe he was gay, but I don't think it would make a difference.
I totally agree - Huntingdon is a VERY conservative town compared to State College (if you aren't considering the college people in Huntingdon - go, Juniata!). Anyone would have had an easier time coming out in State college than what that representative is probably going through in Huntingdon.