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Gay Army veteran Chris Gallant runs for Congress
Original: Gay Army Black Hawk pilot Chris Gallant won’t let old fetish photos define his run for Congress
Chris Gallant, a gay Army Black Hawk helicopter pilot, is running for Congress and says that old fetish photos of him should not define his campaign. He is addressing the images head-on rather than letting them derail his candidacy, framing himself as an openly gay veteran entering politics. The story has drawn attention as an example of a candidate refusing to be shamed over his past.
Why now: His candid response to the photos has made his congressional bid a talking point in US politics.
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- Gay Army Black Hawk pilot Chris Gallant won’t let old fetish photos define his run for Congress · Advocate.com
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