First openly gay man to be elected governor sworn in to office in Colorado

[brooklynite]

Source: The Hill

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) officially took over the state's top role on Tuesday, becoming the first openly gay man to be sworn in as governor.

Thousands of people turned out for the inauguration ceremony in Denver, where Polis was joined by his partner, Marlon Reis, and other state leaders.

"Right now, our nation is experiencing a period of growing divisive and rising tribalism," Polis said. "But here in Colorado, we choose a different path. Here, we have come so far, we have climbed so high, we have done so much, not just to say but to show that we reject the negative and divisive brand of politics."

Polis, 43, added that the state has "decided to celebrate our differences," which he argued "make us a stronger Colorado for all." He later posed for a selfie from the podium.


Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/424376-first-openly-gay-man-to-be-elected-governor-sworn-into-office-in

[not_the_one]

1. I don't live in Colorado

but I am SOOOO proud!!!

[YOHABLO]

2. So could a closed gay man be sworn into office? Think about that for a minute.

[BlueStater]

3. We've probably already had a gay president (James Buchanan). n/t

[YOHABLO]

4. Oh really? Very interesting. Must do some reading up.