Frank talks about how he struggled as a gay man growing up in blue-collar Bayonne, N.J. He dated women throughout high school and college, but knew he was gay at 13. Still, he delayed revealing his sexuality until he had established a foothold in the House.

In the 501-page tome " to be released later this month " Frank is described by people who know him well as a masterful legislator, an impatient boss, and “socially handicapped.”


One of the most riveting parts of the book is Frank’s recollection of his ethics scandal, when he paid a male prostitute for sex. Various media outlets called for Frank to resign, but he persevered by admitting his mistakes and asking the ethics committee to investigate him in 1989. Many Republicans, including then-Rep. Larry Craig (Idaho), called for serious sanctions against Frank, who was ultimately reprimanded by the House, 408-18. (California Democratic Reps. Nancy Pelosi and Henry Waxman both voted against the measure.)

“I want at least two years with President Obama and a solidly Democratic Senate so that we can get the federal government back in the housing business.”

Do I pull my hair out NOW???!!!????
WHAT THE Freakin" Hell?????
Is there a level of denial these people have not attained????
Oh, you got me. Is this from TheOnion?
nooo?

Is there a level of denial these people have not attained????
How about denial and hubris????