Newman: Why no comments from GOP legislators on Michael Sam?

In her latest report, Rep. Stacey Newman, D-St. Louis, not only tells us what is going on in Jefferson City, but also details some of the tactics being used by GOP leadership.

Plenty of fireworks hit the State House this past week.  I'm amazed the Capitol Dome is still standing but we've only finished the 6th week of session with more to go. Almost everything is under attack including several attempts to impeach the Governor.  It's Election Year, remember?

I'm eating my Wheaties as fast as I can.

However, our University of Missouri Tigers gave us a lesson in maturity this week.  Mizzou is standing strong behind Michael Sam, their recent graduate & football star who announced last week he was gay.  MU Chancellor Bowen Loftin issued a statement of support as did President and First Lady Obama, Vice President Biden, Governor Jay Nixon and many more athletes and celebrities throughout the country. Noticeably absent has been ANY comment from GOP legislators, who are normally quite exuberant Mizzou sports fans.

Missouri linebacker Michael Sam: I'm gay (with video)

It appears that University of Missouri linebacker may be on the brink of becoming the first openly gay NFL player:



Coaches at the University of Missouri divided players into small groups at a preseason football practice last year for a team-building exercise. One by one, players were asked to talk about themselves — where they grew up, why they chose Missouri and what others might not know about them.

As Michael Sam, a defensive lineman, began to speak, he balled up a piece of paper in his hands. “I’m gay,” he said. With that, Mr. Sam set himself on a path to become the first publicly gay player in the National Football League.

“I looked in their eyes, and they just started shaking their heads — like, finally, he came out,” Mr. Sam said Sunday in an interview with The New York Times, the first time he spoke publicly about his sexual orientation.