In a press conference that can only be described as Pythonesque, NJ's Democratic Governor Jim McGreevey said he would resign because of a homosexual affair. With his wife standing by him, he announced: "“My truth is that I am a gay American." Now, maybe I'm missing something - but why is he resigning? He had an affair (more prominent pols have certainly survived that particular revelation). He says he's gay (again, who cares). I just don't think it adds up - in 2004, in a liberal, northeast state, I don't think resignation is the obvious choice. Might be a tad difficult for reelection perhaps, but then again, maybe not. Smells like there's something more damaging yet to be revealed, perhaps something actually related to the conduct of his office.
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