An anti-LGBTQ lawmaker and Christian conservative from Ohio regularly trolled Craigslist looking for random gay hookups, according to a published report.
State Rep. Wes Goodman was a Craigslist regular, according to former GOP congressional staffer Chris Donnelly — who claims to have had a sexual encounter with the disgraced lawmaker back in 2008, according to The Plain Dealer of Cleveland.
Donnelly said Goodman responded to his Craigslist ad looking for gay hookups, using the name “Brad Murphey,” according to The Plain Dealer.
“Murphey” called himself “straight/curious.”
“Maybe we can hang and see what’s up, no expectations really,” the response said. “But your post seemed cool so let me know bro.”
Donnelly said Goodman was “all over Craigslist” and regularly responded to ads he and other gay men posted.
“It became a running joke between me and my gay friends on Capitol Hill,” Donnelly said. “It’s not like it was some one-off thing.”
Goodman resigned last week after reports emerged of him having a consensual relationship with a male member of his staff.
“We all bring our own struggles and our own trials into public life,” Goodman said in his resignation announcement.
“That has been true for me, and I sincerely regret that my actions and choices have kept me from serving my constituents and our state in a way that reflects the best ideals of public service. For those whom I have let down, I’m sorry.”