Gov. Good Cher?

Is the Perry campaign courting men in drag?

Gov. Good Cher?

What was the Rick Perry campaign doing at a gay bar in Key West? Washington blogger Michael Rogers, who's made a career of outing closeted gay Republicans – Rep. Mark Foley, Sen. Larry Craig, former RNC Chair Ken Mehlman, among many others – is asking that question of the Texans for Rick Perry campaign. Rogers found an April 13, 2009, expenditure of $78.26 at LaTeDa, a legendary Key West hotel and popular tourist hot spot with a cabaret featuring headliners like female impersonator Randy Roberts and such shows as Pussy Galore Tea Dance. Curious? Rogers promises he'll keep us posted.

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