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More ridiculousness from Ken Buck: Being gay is like having alcoholism

Well, ain’t this special.

Last week, we learned that Colorado Republican Senate candidate Ken Buck dismissed a rape charge as a “case of buyer’s remorse” back in 2005. Now it looks like ole Buckaroo seems to be harping on offensive comparisons, this time by likening homosexuality with alcoholism.  Via Steve Benen:

[O]n NBC’s “Meet the Press,” viewers got another opportunity to get to know Buck. Host David Gregory noted to the GOP challenger, “In a debate last month, you expressed your support for Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell [and] you alluded to ‘lifestyle choices.’ Do you believe being gay say choice?”

Buck replied, “I do.” Gregory followed up, asking, “Based on what?” After initially ...

Well, ain’t this special.

Last week, we learned that Colorado Republican Senate candidate Ken Buck dismissed a rape charge as a “case of buyer’s remorse” back in 2005. Now it looks like ole Buckaroo seems to ...