“Family values” legislator caught having gay sex in his office

[Rookie Yinzer]

Ohio state legislator Wes Goodman (R) has resigned after admitting he was busted having sex with a man in his office. The married conservative Ohio state lawmaker was known for his anti-LGBTQ stances.

House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger (R) said he spoke to Goodman after learning of the allegations and the now-former representative admitted to having consensual sex with the man in his Riffe Center office.

“I was alerted to details yesterday afternoon regarding his involvement in inappropriate behavior related to his state office,” Rosenberger said in a statement to the Columbus Dispatch. “I met with him later in the day where he acknowledged and confirmed the allegations. It became clear that his resignation was the most appropriate course of action for him, his family, the constituents of the 87th House District and this institution.”


Goodman resigned after the meeting citing “inappropriate conduct.” No charges of sexual harassment will be brought since the sex was consensual and the man was not a staffer or legislator.

“We all bring our own struggles and our own trials into public life. That has been true for me, and I sincerely regret that my actions and choices have kept me from serving my constituents and our state in a way that reflects the best ideals of public service,” he said in a statement. “For those whom I have let down, I’m sorry. As I move onto the next chapter of my life, I sincerely ask for privacy for myself, my family, and my friends.”

On Twitter, Goodman described himself as “Christian. American. Conservative. Republican.”

Several GOP insiders have intimated that there is video of the encounter filmed inside Goodman’s office, but the speaker’s spokesperson denied that allegation.

https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2017/11/family-values-legislator-quits-caught-sex-man-office/

[Santander]

I threw up my lunch.

[Dr. Arch]

lmao, in his office at that too. Good lord.

[Greedo punched first]

He's another Larry Craig.

[kyc0705]

He seems like one of those people whose Grindr profile says "Must have face pic," but he himself would not have a face pic and would never send one.

Several GOP insiders have intimated that there is video of the encounter filmed inside Goodman’s office

Photographic evidence of homophobic politicians having gay sex is the missing reel of The Magnificent Ambersons of our time.

[ProudModerate2]

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

I threw up my lunch.

You threw up good bourbon?  Good God, man.

[Sprouts Farmers Market ✘]

He was probably bottom

And what's wrong with that!!!

[ProudModerate2]

On Twitter, Goodman described himself as “Christian. American. Conservative. Republican.”

Several GOP insiders have intimated that there is video of the encounter filmed inside Goodman’s office, but the speaker’s spokesperson denied that allegation.

[MarkD]

"Busted" in what sense?

Is it a crime to have sex in an office? The Supreme Court's (horribly incorrect) decision in Lawrence v. Texas was not limited to saying that people have a right to do what this politician was doing in one's own home. People now have a constitutional right (according to the Court) to do that conduct period, no matter where they do it.

[Rookie Yinzer]

"Busted" in what sense?

Is it a crime to have sex in an office? The Supreme Court's (horribly incorrect) decision in Lawrence v. Texas was not limited to saying that people have a right to do what this politician was doing in one's own home. People now have a constitutional right (according to the Court) to do that conduct period, no matter where they do it.

Well, he wasn't arrested. It is terrible optics to have a self-proclaimed anti-LGBT conservative having gay sex while on the taxpayer's time.

[Yank2133]

He was probably bottom

And what's wrong with that!!!

Obviously nothing.

But usually uptight/domineering people tend to the most sexually submissive people on the planet. And this goes for both sexes.

[IceSpear]

He was probably bottom

And what's wrong with that!!!

Indeed. Closeted Republicans make the best bottoms. I speak from experience.

[Nyvin]

"Busted" in what sense?

Is it a crime to have sex in an office? The Supreme Court's (horribly incorrect) decision in Lawrence v. Texas was not limited to saying that people have a right to do what this politician was doing in one's own home. People now have a constitutional right (according to the Court) to do that conduct period, no matter where they do it.

He resigned from office...he's not going to prison.

[Hermit For Peace]

Utterly not surprised.

"Do as I say, not as I do" (to him).... ;-)

[ProgressiveCanadian]

Love having all these hypocrites getting exposed.

[Yank2133]

He was probably bottom

And what's wrong with that!!!

Indeed. Closeted Republicans make the best bottoms. I speak from experience.

Jesus, Icespears...

[kyc0705]

He was probably bottom

And what's wrong with that!!!

As someone who styles themselves both bi and vers, my only complaint is people taking sides

[SteveRogers]

"Busted" in what sense?

Is it a crime to have sex in an office? The Supreme Court's (horribly incorrect) decision in Lawrence v. Texas was not limited to saying that people have a right to do what this politician was doing in one's own home. People now have a constitutional right (according to the Court) to do that conduct period, no matter where they do it.

The scandal isn't that he's gay. The scandal is that he's a sanctimonious hypocrite who covers for his own insecurities by trying to use his position of power to trample the rights of others. Who said anything about a crime?

Also, yikes dude...

[MarkD]

"Busted" in what sense?

Is it a crime to have sex in an office? The Supreme Court's (horribly incorrect) decision in Lawrence v. Texas was not limited to saying that people have a right to do what this politician was doing in one's own home. People now have a constitutional right (according to the Court) to do that conduct period, no matter where they do it.

The scandal isn't that he's gay. The scandal is that he's a sanctimonious hypocrite who covers for his own insecurities by trying to use his position of power to trample the rights of others. Who said anything about a crime?

Also, yikes dude...

I know what the scandal is; I'm just confused about the word "busted."
Is "yikes dude" about my condemnation of Lawrence v. Texas?

[Dr Oz Lost Party!]

This is the case with most anti-gay assholes in office.

[DrScholl]

I hope he is charged for cleaning. It's a government office, not a motel room.

[SteveRogers]

"Busted" in what sense?

Is it a crime to have sex in an office? The Supreme Court's (horribly incorrect) decision in Lawrence v. Texas was not limited to saying that people have a right to do what this politician was doing in one's own home. People now have a constitutional right (according to the Court) to do that conduct period, no matter where they do it.

The scandal isn't that he's gay. The scandal is that he's a sanctimonious hypocrite who covers for his own insecurities by trying to use his position of power to trample the rights of others. Who said anything about a crime?

Also, yikes dude...

I know what the scandal is; I'm just confused about the word "busted."
Is "yikes dude" about my condemnation of Lawrence v. Texas?

Uh, yeah.

[Ye We Can]

Honestly it took one second to look at his legislature photo and believe it.

[Brittain33]

It makes me sad that gay men younger than I am still go this route. The '90s were far from the dark ages to come out.