Tracy Thorne-Begland denied judicial appointment because of gay activism
After a discussion that lasted well into the early Tuesday morning hours, the House of Delegates rejected the nomination of Tracy Thorne-Begland as a judge in the General District Court. Thorne-Begland would be the first openly gay judge to serve in Virginia. The current Chief Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney needed a majority of the 100-member House. […]
After a discussion that lasted well into the early Tuesday morning hours, the House of Delegates rejected the nomination of Tracy Thorne-Begland as a judge in the General District Court. Thorne-Begland would be the first openly gay judge to serve in Virginia.
The current Chief Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney needed a majority of the 100-member House. He received 33 votes, with all 31 Republicans voting against him.
Thorne-Begland’s appointment was criticized by Del. Bob Marshall (R – Prince William) who thought that Thorne-Begland’s homosexual activism would compromise the judicial role.
I spent time with Tracy Thorne-Begland last August. He spoke with me about being discharged from the military twice for being gay, appearing with Ted Koppel on Nightline, and a whole host of other things. You can read my profile of him.
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Nathan Cushing
Nathan Cushing is a writer, journalist, and RVANews Editor.
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