• PoliticsTV.com breaks down Larry Craig’s interview with Matt Lauer.
• Kenneth in the (212) had more fun at Lance Bass’ book party than we did…
• Gay politico and former House Rep Jim McDermott moves into Senate.
• GLAAD’s Sean Lund on gay Dumbledore:
I think it’s important to remember that Prof. Dumbledore is exactly the same wise, loyal, kind character that those of us who have been reading the books have always known. He still embodies generosity and integrity and courage and the importance of protecting others.
• Senate approves anti-gay Leslie Southwick for New Orleans federal appeals circuit.
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Leland Frances
Kenneth: Hi Lance! The last time I saw you was with you know who. You told “GQ” you finally got why everyone had been talking such shit about him after he admitted to cheating on you in Atlanta within hours of telling a book audience he never would.
Lance: Ironic isn’t it?
Kenneth: That’s one word for it. But not as ironic as people thinking you were the bottom. Is it true a family of five in Siberia could heat their entire house for the winter by burning all the half-naked pix of himself, unsold books, and scribbled variations on the Air Force Academy “rape” story he left behind when you kicked him out?
Lance: True, but it’s too late. What do you think set off the southern California fire?
Kenneth: But you cared about him?
Lance. Absolutely. I was in love with him—and he was in love with him.
Kenneth: Has he stopped calling you with offers to do YOUR book tour with you?
Lance: I don’t know. I had to have my number changed. But bookstore owners have been warned in advance about what to do if he shows up.
Kenneth: What’s that?
Lance: Keep one hand on their wallets; don’t go to the men’s room alone; hide their boyfriends—the usual Reichen Alert.
Kenneth: Have you seen “The Latest�
Lance: No. Seen one, seen ’em all. But someone said it’s another “personal trainer.†Only so many former boy band members to go around, and fewer still as gullible as I was. My friends call him “Lou Pearlman Minus 100 Poundsâ€â€”and, of course, “Backdoor Boy.â€
Kenneth: Looking back, what was your first clue something was off?
Lance: The first time he yelled his own name when he came.
The preceding was a fantasy conversation.
newyorkie
Oh Leland. You’re shameless.
EdWoody
And also unhealthily obsessed.
UndercoverPants
Self-loathing closeted politicos give the best bathroom-stall BJs. I heard that somewhere.