Hugh Foskett (R) running in Seattle's 43rd - you've got to be kidding!

[chat_noir]

]b]GOP Party-Boy Scandal!




As if the lurid instant messages of former Republican Congressman Mark Foley weren't bad enough news for Republicans this year, now comes a second Republican scandal, this one involving local Republican candidate Hugh Foskett. Just like the sordid scandal in the other Washington, Foskett-gate involves the internet, alcohol, and a bunch of young, attractive men. And just like the Foley scandal, it's proving embarrassing for a party that prides itself on buttoned-up behavior and "moral values." But unlike the Foley affair, this one doesn't seem to be producing any talk of resignations or investigations—yet.

Perhaps that's not surprising, given that some believe the shocking (and apparently drunken) Facebook.com pictures of Foskett, uncovered this week by The Stranger, might actually help the University of Washington sophomore in his race for the state house. After all, he's running against goody-two-shoes Democrat Jamie Pedersen and holier-than-thou Progressive Party candidate Linde Knighton in Seattle's ultra-liberal 43rd District (which covers much of downtown Seattle, Capitol Hill, the University District, and Wallingford). If young voters in the district are looking for someone who reflects their values, their lifestyle, and their ability to shotgun beers, Foskett may be an alluring choice.

One of the scandalous images shows Foskett—who says on his Facebook page that he's "Interested In: Women" and "Looking For: Whatever I can get"—apparently drunk and groping a male companion's genital area. Another image shows Foskett dressed as a sailor and saluting handsomely. In another, he's sitting barely clothed in a mountain hot spring with two other men, one of whom is proudly showing off his pecs.

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The state Republican Party did not respond to repeated requests for comment on Foskett-gate. Neither did Foskett, nor did the campaign of Mike McGavick, which has some experience in dealing with fallout from youthful drinking binges. The silence of prominent Republicans leaves several large questions unanswered: Did the party of piety and law-and-order know about Foskett's wild side? Did it pay his filing fee anyway? Was there a cover-up to prevent the public from learning about Foskett's crotch-grabbing and his impersonating a military officer?

http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Content?oid=87882


Jesus' General profiled him, too: http://patriotboy.blogspot.com/2006_10_08_patriotboy_archive.html#116062890358012879

[flamingyouth]

1. This has to be a fraternity prank or something

That's what I guessed when I saw his picture in the voter's guide, along with the other young guy who's running. These pictures are freaking hilarious. :D

[eridani]

2. Linde Knighton is NOT holier than thou

http://www.realchangenews.org/2006/2006_08_09/scratchyourback.html