Gay freshman congressman Polis arrives in Washington

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(Washington) Colorado Democrat Jared Polis arrived in Washington this week for freshman orientation.

Polis became the third openly gay member of Congress when he was elected to represent Colorado’s heavily Democratic 2nd District. He joins returning gay members of Congress Barney Frank (D-Mass.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.).

But while he is the third gay who will sit in the House, Polis is the first openly gay man to win a seat in Congress as a non-incumbent. Baldwin, who was open about her sexuality when first elected, is the first lesbian elected as a non-incumbent. Frank came out while in Congress.

Polis is one of about 50 newly elected members of Congress who converged on Washington this week. Orientation for the incoming members includes the minutiae of being a member of Congress - how to hire a staff and set up an office, how to conform to ethics rules and what to do in a security situation. They will also have to find housing in a city not known for bargain real estate.

Polis made millions creating Internet-based businesses. At 33, he is one of the youngest members of Congress.

http://www.365gay.com/news/gay-freshman-congressman-polis-arrives-in-washington/

[BlooInBloo]

1. That's cool and all, but I really hope we're not going to keep referring to him as....

"Gay freshman congressman Polis"

Aside from the gratutitous gay-as-the-other thing, it reminds me to much of "the virgin Connie Swayle" or whatever her name was from the Dan Ackroyd/Joe Friday movie. :rofl:

[ccharles000]

2. kick

[political_Dem]

3. I'm very glad to hear that. Thank you for this news.

[tekisui]

4. Congrats Jared!

And, good on you Colorado!

:applause: :applause:

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5. k & r

[mkultra]

6. i seriously doubt he was actually the third gay mamber of congress.

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7. ...

True