CongressionalBadBoys.com | home | Ed Schrock Edward Schrock Republican, Virginia (2001-2004) The Honorable Ed Schrock abruptly dropped out of his re-election campaign in late August, 2004.  He wouldn't comment any further, but Schrock's announcement came just days after a gay activist claimed that the congressman was secretly gay.  The activist, Michael Rogers, said he was motivated by Schrock's hypocrisy:  conservative congressman who opposed gay rights but who was leading a gay life style.  Rogers published his claim on a website that names names and tries to out politicians and others. Schrock, a Navy veteran of the Vietnam war, represented the conservative Second District of Virginia, which included Virginia Beach, and has a large number of retired military and the Christian Broadcast Network as his constituents.  State Republican Party official had to scramble to find a replacement because Schrock's surprise announcement came within days of the deadline for filing as a candidate. Schrock has refused to confirm or deny the charges against him. It had long been rumored that Schrock, who is married and has a son, was gay.  Supposedly an audio tape exists with Schrock on it soliciting sex, but nothing was ever proven conclusively.  Schrock was elected president of the freshman Members of Congress, served on the Armed Services Committee, founded the House Navy/Marine Corps caucus and voted against gay rights issues. As a candidate in 2000, Schrock said he opposed Clinton's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.  Schrock said gays in the military will hurt discipline:  "You're in the showers with them, you're in the bunk room with them, you're in the staterooms with them.  You just hope no harm would come by folks who are of that persuasion.  It's a discipline thing."  [For other pearls of wisdom, check the Quote Board]. Schrock received a "0" rating from the Human Rights Campaign report card for the 2001-2002 session. "After much thought and prayer, I have come to the realization that these allegations will not allow my campaign to focus on the real issues facing our nation and region," said Schrock in a statement announcing his withdrawal. Congressman Tom Davis in December 2004 offered Schrock the top staff job for one of the subcommittees of the Government Reform Committee, which Davis chairs and Schrock once served on.  Schrock accepted the job. Does anyone remember Bob Bauman? Jon Hinson? Sources:  Michael D. Shear and Chris L. Jenkins, "Virginia Legislator Ends Bid for 3rd Term," Washington Post, August 31, 2004;  Peter Whorisky and Chris L. Jenkins, "Old Rumors of Gay Sex Prove Powerful on Web," Washington Post, September 1, 2004;  Louis Hansen, "U.S. Rep. Schrock Drops Re-election Bid Over Allegations," The Virginia Pilot, August 31, 2004;  "Virginia Congressman Drops Re-election Bid after Outing," Washington Blade, August 27, 2004;  Michael D. Shear, "Davis Hires Retiring Colleague," Washington Post, December 17, 2004.