Not That There's Much Wrong With That

Can you hold a press conference to denounce rumors that you are gay without ever saying if you are, or are not, gay? Congressman Mark Foley (R-Fla.) just did.

Foley is running for Senate in Florida and blames Democratic rivals for the "revolting and unforgivable" rumors. But Foley refused to answer reporters questions about his sexuality saying, "There are certain things we shouldn't discuss in public."

Which is a fine and very respectable position to take. It just doesn't square with a press conference. After all, when baseball star Mike Piazza spoke to the press about gay rumors, he actually said something: "I'm not gay. I'm heterosexual."

Foley can't have it both ways. Well, unless he's bi.