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Gay Romney Spokesperson Forced to Resign

HeadlineMay 02, 2012

A spokesperson for Republican front-runner Mitt Romney has resigned after opposition from far-right religious groups over his gay sexual orientation. Richard Grenell was hired just last month, sparking immediate calls from evangelical groups for his dismissal. In a statement, the group People for the American Way said: “If Romney will cave to the far-right fringe on this, is there anything he won’t give them when they ask?”

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