HomoQuotable - Richard Tisei

"I’m sure that there are a few knuckleheads that will, you know, look at me based on my sexuality as opposed to what I bring to the table. But I’ve got to say, every single person I’ve met so far has made me feel really comfortable. There aren’t very many Northeast Republicans nowadays, and most people recognize that in order to have a truly national party, you have to have members coming from all over the country." - GOP House candidate Richard Tisei, adding that Speaker Boehner already "understands" that he will not vote in "lockstep" with Republicans on issues like LGBT rights and abortion.