Oregon Town Elects Nation's First Openly Transgender Mayor

Fox News ^ | November 7, 2008

[Zakeet]

Barack Obama wasn't the only candidate who made history Tuesday.

On the same day the United States elected its first black president, the tiny town of Silverton, Ore., elected the country's first openly transgender mayor.

Stu Rasmussen served two terms as Silverton's mayor in the 1990s, but he was still living in the closet -- and dressing in men's clothing. He came out a few years ago, proudly donning a skirt and high heels.

On Tuesday, Rasmussen won a third term, by 13 percentage points. He attributes his victory to his deep knowledge of the issues.

[Zakeet]

The Old Stu

The New Stu

[Ancient Drive]

omfreking aargh! *pluck own eyes out*

[frankiep]

Does anyone still honestly think that this country is salvageable?

Anyone?

[Ancient Drive]

We seriously need a major shakedown from the Almighty.

[randog]

Looks like they removed Stu’s comb, too.

[Red Badger]

AAAAAAAAKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!! MY EYES!!!!!!!!!!!............

[frankiep]

I’ll just say that I am so glad that I’m not in the Army anymore, because I just couldn’t bring myself to put my life on the line for a populace that has become as sick, twisted, and ignorant as what we have today.

[1curiousmind]

Stu’s ultimate goal is to become the nation’s first President and First Lady simultaneously.

[unkus]

Does anyone still honestly think that this country is salvageable?

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I’m afraid not. Things have gone too far. Now it will take some MAJOR HURTING to get back on track.

At least most on our side are aware of what is going to happen.

[enraged]

Call me dim but, I thought transgender = sex cahnge? Isn’t this sorry soul just a cross dresser? Either way too bad, he looked like a typical business man. now? Scary freak. Strange because silverton is an agricultural area with heavy immigrant population, although it is a bedroom (no pun intended) community for Salem too.

[cgk]

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[unkus]

I’ll just say that I am so glad that I’m not in the Army anymore, because I just couldn’t bring myself to put my life on the line for a populace that has become as sick, twisted, and ignorant as what we have today.

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I couldn’t agree more. Screw them!

[San Jacinto]

He attributes his victory to his deep knowledge of the issues.

And an uncanny sense of style -- always knowing which pumps and handbag best accessorize his ensemble for that day.

Btw- he's GUILTY !!!and then some!.

Just who are the dimwads who live in that town?

[Gay State Conservative]

“Nu Stu” just looks like a guy with a cheap wig.

[coconut47]

WTH has this country become?

[trisham]

The face of insanity.

[Question Liberal Authority]

The new Stu looks like Eric Idle starring in a remake of The Witches of Eastwick.

[Global2010]

Oregon Ping?

Isn’t Silverton Cowboy and Cattle country?

[Gay State Conservative]

Looks like they removed Stu’s comb, too.

A combectomy.I had one of those when someone picked my pocket.

[bmwcyle]

WTF

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Website has a beauty of a photo

[ScottinVA]

Wow! What a babe!

[scott says]

I saw a news report on this—the “guy/girl” whatever the heck it is-
absolutely hideous! If a town elects this as Mayor then there is no doubt that it is over in this country-—over.

[jmcenanly]

The old gay mayor ain’t what he used to be. He should have stayed the way he was.

[Global2010]

The old stu was pleasing to the eye.

The new Stu wells looks like 5 day old Stew. Sorry Stu.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Bingo! Eric Idle - I knew he she looked familiar

[LauraJean]

He does not think of himself as a woman. He still uses the male pronoun. He is not a trans-gender but a transvestite. Big difference.
I guess he really liked Plan 9 and other great Ed Wood movies.

[pgyanke]

We have sunk very, very low indeed...

[ScottinVA]

“e seriously need a major shakedown from the Almighty.”

A severe country whuppin’ from the Almighty is what we REALLY need!

[bp22]

From his website: “If you value our small-town lifestyle and don’t want to see it disappear, please vote for me in the General Election this November.”

God please have mercy on us.

[pissant]

Is that Eric Idle?

[Bobalu]

I must say that although Stu looks pretty plain she still looks better than most members of the NOW gang. :-)

Not all transgendered people look bad though....

[Deb]

The necklace really makes the outfit.

[Jackson57]

Holy crap!!! Mediocre looking man ... FUGLY woman. There are more than sexual identity issues going on in that man’s (sorry, at the DNA level he’s a he) head.

Hold your heads high Silverton ...

[Nonperson]

What happened to the Rasmussen pole?

[Zakeet]

Not all transgendered people look bad though....

Nu Stu posing in a bra here.

[DesertConservative]

This needed a warning!

[Ancient Drive]

I second that. someone please put warning on thread title. pics like these can have a devastating effect on people’s eyesight.

[Poison Pill]

The new Stu looks like Eric Idle

D@mn! I was scrolling down just praying nobody else saw that so I could take the credit. Nice catch!

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

My son just brought up a funny point..... he didn’t change his name.... ROFL

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Maybe Michelle can loan him her hair stylist - they did wonders with her “hard to tame” hair.

[snarkytart]

lol

[Deb]

I think you’re right. He also needs to be more aware of his lighting.

[Old Professer]

Silverton, OR:

[ridesthemiles]

I cannot believe that “transgender issues” are the biggest problem Silverton Oregon has to contend with.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

The best part is the photo on his campaign site is a professionally done glamour shot! That is a GOOD photo of him....

[RichInOC]

I see I’m not the first one to look at that pic and see Eric Idle in drag...but I am the first one apparently to bring up his line from “Nuns on the Run”:

“You call this goin’ straight?”

[Old North State]

Openly trans-gendered? Way to openly for me.

[Mandingo Conservative]

The new Stu looks like the late James Bond author Ian Flemming in drag.