Quote by James McGreevey
But being in the closet uniquely assisted me in politics. From my first run for the state legislature until my election as governor, all too often I was not leading but following my best guess at public opinion.
Summary
In this quote, the speaker reflects on their experience of being in the closet as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and how it affected their political journey. They acknowledge that, although staying hidden about their true identity was a challenging and sometimes isolating experience, it actually served as an advantage in their political career. By not fully revealing their personal truth, the speaker admits that they often found themselves grasping at public opinion to guide their actions and decisions instead of taking a genuine leadership role.
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Politics
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