Bruce Jenner comes out
by digby
... and I, for one, am shocked and appalled. Last night --- on national television --- he admitted a great, dark secret. He admitted that the rumors are true. He is a ... Republican.
When asked about Barack Obama addressing LGBT rights in his State of the Union, the 65-year-old former Olympic athlete said that didn’t affect him much.
“I’ve always been more on the conservative side,” Jenner said.
Sawyer, looking shocked, asked if he identifies as a Republican, to which Jenner answered, “Yes.”
What is this world coming to when a sports hero and Hollywood icon pulls a face at the mention of President Obama?
Oh, and Jenner also mentioned that he's transgender.(He told Diane Sawyer that he has not transitioned to be called she as yet.) His family is fine with it and just wants him to be happy. He's probably lucky they aren't conservative Republicans too.
*Seriously, it was a pretty amazing interview. I don't happen to like Jenner much as a person but you have to admire his courage. I sincerely hope this will have a positive influence on our society.
.