Ashburn, who consistently voted against gay rights measures during his 14 years in statewide office, came out in an interview with KERN radio in Bakersfield, the area he represents.
Ashburn has voted against a number of gay rights measures, including efforts to expand anti-discrimination laws and recognize out-of-state gay marriages.
Last year, he opposed a bill to establish a day of recognition to honor slain gay rights activist Harvey Milk.
TVNL Comment: Another person who is publicly anti-gay but who is in reality gay himself. This seems to be a big trend among Republicans and clergy. can you say institutionalized hypocrisy?
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