http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/mcgreevey/ en-us Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:09:24 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2387616/posts Out of the Closet; Into the Church Homo McGreevey Finds Higher Calling thelastcrusade.org What does a gay governor do after he resigns from political office in disgrace? He becomes an Episcopalian and enters the priesthood. Jim McGreevey, the former New Jersey love gov, has gone from Turnpike truck stops to All Saints Church in Hoboken, where he is known as “Father Jim.” Last Sunday, the ex governor administered the sacrament of baptism to a bevy of babies, blessed the Eucharist, and carried the cross during the processional. In 2004, Mr. McGreevey resigned as Governor of New Jersey after revealing... The Last Crusade http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2387616/posts#comment Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:09:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2387130/posts "Gay American" Jim McGreevey is spending his Sunday mornings with a new man -- Jesus. The former New Jersey love gov has gone from Turnpike rest stops to the church rostrum as part of his training to become an Episcopal priest, working each weekend at All Saints Church in Hoboken. McGreevey -- who resigned from office in disgrace in 2004 -- isn't far enough along in his seminary studies to actually give sermons, but he assists the Rev. Geoffrey Curtiss at three Masses on Sunday and participates in parish programs, donation drives and activities. The New York Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2387130/posts#comment Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:17:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2065464/posts [New Jersey politicians] are steering the Garden State toward ruin at an astonishing pace, and no amount of bad economic news seems capable of deterring them. Jersey’s decline has been rapid and astonishing. Back in the 1960s, one study judged it among the country’s ten most business-friendly states because of its light tax burden, which allowed it to attract a steady stream of businesses and residents from New York. Though there were occasionally signs of trouble over the years—like the pension shenanigans of Governor Christie Whitman, in which government shirked its long-term obligations—the state’s real decline started with the election... City Journal http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2065464/posts#comment Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:40:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2059268/posts Many of you will remember New Jersey Governor James McGreevey who ended up having to admit he gave his gay lover an undeserved State job -- even as the gay lover claimed sexual harassment -- and that he was cheating on his wife and family with that very gay lover. Many will also remember that disgraced Governor James McGreevey was a Democrat. "Many" apparently doesn't include the Associated Press because they are still publishing stories about James McGreevey leaving out that one little fact that he was a Democrat. To the AP, McGreevey is merely the "Former Gov." who has... publiusforum.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2059268/posts#comment Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:43:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2058681/posts Trenton, N.J. (AP) -- Former Gov. James E. McGreevey will not have to pay alimony to his ex-wife, a judge ruled Friday in granting the couple a divorce after a tumultuous eight-year marriage that crumbled publicly when McGreevey acknowledged he was a "gay American." A superior court judge ruled Friday that McGreevey, the nation's first openly gay governor, must pay $250 a week, or $1,075 a month, in child support for his 6-year-old daughter with Dina Matos. Matos had asked for $2,500 a month alimony for four years and $1,750 a month in child support. The couple share custody of... AP via SFGate http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2058681/posts#comment Fri, 8 Aug 2008 17:57:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2036844/posts Remember that incredibly stupid "smart gun" law that McGreevey signed back in 2002? How will Heller reflect on that? The reason I'm thinking about this is because a big part of the Heller case was about not being able to ban an entire class of firearms. "Non-smart guns" is a HUGE class of firearms..... Reference: NJ smart gun law self http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2036844/posts#comment Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:09:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2023538/posts ELIZABETH, N.J. -- Opposing sides in the divorce trial of New Jersey's gay ex-governor focused on his estranged wife Thursday in an acrimonious dispute over whether she is entitled to collect on the opulent lifestyle she lost when a sex scandal toppled his administration. Dina Matos -- who said she now prefers to be called by her maiden name -- faces more tough questions Friday after spending all day on the witness stand Thursday. Under gentle questioning from her lawyer in the morning, Matos painted herself as a dutiful spouse and loyal political partner of former Gov. James McGreevey. But... 4 NY wnbc http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2023538/posts#comment Fri, 30 May 2008 14:55:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2023085/posts ELIZABETH, New Jersey (AP) -- The estranged wife of New Jersey's gay former governor portrayed herself as a dutiful spouse and dedicated political ally who went so far as to pay for their $30,000 wedding and to add his political cronies to the guest list. Taking the stand Wednesday in their bitter divorce trial, Dina Matos McGreevey claimed she devoted herself to James McGreevey's goal of being elected governor. "Once we became engaged, I was a full partner," said Matos McGreevey, who was to return to the witness stand Thursday. The McGreeveys wed in 2000, but their marriage unraveled after... CNN.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2023085/posts#comment Thu, 29 May 2008 17:40:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2016347/posts ELIZABETH, N.J. -- The nation's first openly gay governor was back in court Thursday, testifying for a second day as he tries to convince a judge he is too poor to pay alimony to his estranged wife. Former New Jersey Gov. James McGreevey testified Wednesday that he has limited income, few assets and significant debts. He said he is all but unemployable because of the gay sex scandal that toppled his administration and ongoing publicity in his messy divorce. "Because of this case, I have been financially crippled," McGreevey told the judge. McGreevey, 50, stepped down 13 months before his... WNBC.COM http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2016347/posts#comment Thu, 15 May 2008 15:22:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2016210/posts The nation's first openly gay governor tried to convince the judge in his divorce case Wednesday that he's too poor to pay alimony, saying he's been financially crippled by his resignation and marital troubles. AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2016210/posts#comment Thu, 15 May 2008 08:49:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2012695/posts Politicians appear to be on a whistle-stop tour of infidelity. It's the McGreevey-Dann-Spitzer show — and then some. Infidelity is big theater these days, providing both spectacle and cautionary tale to eager onlookers and press alike. Adultery and its attendant behaviors have created a popular culture and cottage industry all their own, driving political strategy, press coverage and — on rare occasions — a few positive outcomes. America is along for the ride — and ready to hear more about the greater implications of infidelity. "We love it. It confirms our worst fears about politicians and confirms our suspicions," talk... Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2012695/posts#comment Wed, 7 May 2008 22:57:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2012236/posts McGreeveys Appear In Divorce CourtMay 6, 2008 7:52 pm US/Eastern TRENTON (AP) Lawyers representing the nation's first openly gay governor and his estranged wife ended the first day of their scheduled divorce trial reporting progress in settlement talks. The talks are to resume Wednesday afternoon. Testimony was delayed to allow the discussions to take place. "We are happy to report on behalf of both of our clients that they have made progress toward settling their case," said John Post, lawyer for Dina Matos McGreevey, who read from a joint statement issued by him and Stephen Haller, lawyer for former Gov.... CBS3 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2012236/posts#comment Wed, 7 May 2008 00:09:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2012174/posts New Jersey's gay ex-governor Jim McGreevey and his estranged wife Dina Matos McGreevey showed up for court Tuesday morning to begin the process of ending their marriage. The first three days of the trial will be closed to the media as Union County Superior Court Judge Karen Cassidy considers custody issues surrounding the couple's 6-year-old daughter. The issues to be decided in the divorce settlement involve custody, alimony and child support, and whether McGreevey, now openly gay, committed fraud by marrying a woman. Matos McGreevey, 41, is seeking $600,000 for time she would have spent at the governor's mansion had... Newsmax http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2012174/posts#comment Tue, 6 May 2008 22:29:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1987113/posts TRENTON, N.J. - His estranged wife denies it, but former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey said they engaged in threesomes with a male aide. In an e-mail to The Associated Press Monday, McGreevey confirmed published reports by former campaign aide Teddy Pedersen. Pedersen said he had consensual sex with the couple for about two years before McGreevey became governor. McGreevey said the encounters happened, but the couple needs to move forward for the sake of their 6-year-old daughter. "This happened, this happened in the past, and now we need to move on with our lives," McGreevey said. Dina Matos McGreevey... Phillyburbs http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1987113/posts#comment Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:13:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1986884/posts <p>A former driver and aide for former N.J. Gov. Jim McGreevey says Dina Matos McGreevey must have always known her husband was gay - because he was the other man in bed with them.</p> <p>In an explosive interview with The Post, the McGreeveys' longtime man-in-the-middle, Teddy Pedersen, recounted explicit details of alleged, titillating, three-way sex romps he had with the now-divorcing duo, starting during their courtship and continuing into the marriage.</p> NYPost http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1986884/posts#comment Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:53:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1986817/posts A former aide to James E. McGreevey said today that he had three-way sexual trysts with the former governor and his wife before he took office, challenging Dina Matos McGreevey's assertion that she was naive about her husband's sexual exploits. The Star-Ledger (New Jersey) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1986817/posts#comment Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:06:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1986741/posts A former aide to Gov. James E. McGreevey said yesterday that he had three-way sexual trysts with McGreevey and his wife before they occupied the governor's mansion, challenging Dina Matos McGreevey's assertion that she was naive about her husband's sexual exploits. The aide, Theodore Pedersen, said he and the couple even had a nickname for the weekly romps, from 1999 to 2001, that typically began with dinner at T.G.I. Friday's and ended with a threesome at McGreevey's condo in Woodbridge. They called them "Friday Night Specials," according to Pedersen. He described the encounters during an interview with The Star-Ledger. He... The Star-Ledger http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1986741/posts#comment Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:09:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1986723/posts FORMER DRIVER: I HAD THREESOME WITH JIM & DINA March 16, 2008 -- A former driver and aide for former N.J. Gov. Jim McGreevey says Dina Matos McGreevey must have always known her husband was gay - because he was the other man in bed with them. In an explosive interview with The Post, the McGreeveys' longtime man-in-the-middle, Teddy Pedersen, recounted explicit details of alleged, titillating, three-way sex romps he had with the now-divorcing duo, starting during their courtship and continuing into the marriage. Pedersen - who said he has already spilled the beans on the steamy ménage a trios... NYPost..com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1986723/posts#comment Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:49:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1983637/posts TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Dina Matos McGreevey knows too well what it's like to be a shell-shocked wife, standing by her man, as he confesses his sexual indiscretions on live television. Unlike former Gov. James McGreevey, who told the country he was "a gay American" and would resign in 2004, New York Gov. Elliot Spitzer on Monday neither acknowledged paying high-priced call girls for their services nor offered to resign. He did, however, admit disappointing his family as news reports linked him to a high-end prostitution ring. Associated Press and New Jersey.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1983637/posts#comment Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:46:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1983434/posts NEW YORK (AP) - A law enforcement official has told The Associated Press that New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer's involvement in a prostitution ring was caught on a federal wiretap. The official says Spitzer is identified in court papers as "Client 9," and the wiretap was part of an investigation that opened in the last few months. The official says the New York governor met last month with at least one woman in a Washington hotel. The law enforcement official spoke on condition of anonymity because of the ongoing investigation. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1983434/posts#comment Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:35:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1971300/posts They've bickered over whether she knew he was gay, whose tell-all book would sell better, whether a poster of a nude man hanging over his new lover's bed had to come down before she'd allow their 6-year-old to visit. Divorce has been exceptionally bitter for former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey and his wife, Dina Matos McGreevey. Unless they can resolve the custody and money issues that have arisen since their acrimonious parting, the state's estranged former first couple is heading for a May trial. Celebrity divorce lawyer Raoul Felder, whose list of clients includes exes of Mike Tyson and... Associated Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1971300/posts#comment Sat, 16 Feb 2008 05:13:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1966660/posts McGreevey's Boyfriend Must Turn Over Bank Records ELIZABETH, N.J. (AP) ― A judge has ordered the boyfriend of former Gov. Jim McGreevey to turn over records from three joint bank accounts the gay couple share as part of the ongoing divorce proceedings between McGreevey and his estranged wife. However, Australian-born investment manager Mark O'Donnell won't be forced to reveal his salary, stock portfolio or any financial dealings with New Jersey politicians, Union County Superior Court Judge Karen Cassidy ruled Thursday. Cassidy said O'Donnell's other finances are not relevant to McGreevey's divorce case. "We're now dragging in people who really aren't... WCBSTV http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1966660/posts#comment Thu, 7 Feb 2008 21:39:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1923294/posts It’s not all about the numbers Mr. Governor… It’s just common sense By Alan Moretti “Comes now our Borrower-Taxer-Spender in chief, the right Honorable James E. McGreevey, holding forth on a subject about which he knows absolutely nothing: "Fiscal responsibility.” – Assemblyman Michael P. Carroll The McGreevey political legacy propelled itself into high gear a couple weeks ago, days after our “most” Honorable Governor proclaimed a strong commitment to the constituents of New Jersey in his yearly Budget address. McGreevey’s budget proposal seemed to jump and miss the ledge just like the Wild Coyote chasing the speedy Roadrunner. Running like... Reality Check http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1923294/posts#comment Fri, 9 Nov 2007 13:39:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1897152/posts McGreevey tells wife: You'll get zilch from me BY ADAM NICHOLS DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER Saturday, September 15th 2007, 4:00 AM Jim McGreevey yesterday accused his soon-to-be-ex wife of "greedily" grabbing at the perks of being New Jersey's First Lady - and refusing to give them back. In legal papers packed with snide and catty comments, the openly gay McGreevey told estranged wife Dina Matos McGreevey she can expect to get nothing from him. Matos McGreevey had asked him to pony up $4,000 a month in alimony to help her live a lavish lifestyle like his. "Her jealousy and contempt... NY Daily News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1897152/posts#comment Sat, 15 Sep 2007 22:39:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1890878/posts The nation's first openly gay governor has offered his support for beleaguered Idaho Sen. Larry Craig, saying the public should not judge Craig harshly despite the outrage stemming from his arrest and guilty plea in a gay sex sting. In a letter published Monday in The Washington Post, former Gov. James E. McGreevey urges Craig's critics to "fill their hearts with compassion and equanimity." Craig has called assertions that he has engaged in gay sex ridiculous and, after a news conference last week, stated that "I am not gay. I never have been gay." Craig said he had kept the... Associated Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1890878/posts#comment Tue, 4 Sep 2007 13:39:06 GMT