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Frank Tops List of Influential Gays

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(Newser) – Out magazine has released its annual Power 50 list of movers and shakers in the LGBT community, and it’s chock full of drama. The Democratic ascendancy has catapulted Barney Frank—“the only left-handed, gay, Jewish congressman”—to the top spot, pushing Ellen DeGeneres back to No. 2. The top 10 also includes conservative gadfly Matt “I go to straight bars. I go to gay bars” Drudge. The next three:

  • Ellen DeGeneres: Even her high-profile marriage to Portia de Rossi couldn't help her keep the top spot, but her ability to connect with Middle America puts her at a solid No. 2.
  • Anderson Cooper: Not out per se, but the Real Housewives-loving anchor was the go-to guy on news TV during the tumultous election, and takes No. 3.
  • Rachel Maddow: That "the first openly gay host of a prime-time news show" routinely beats Larry King is a "reflection of shifting tides," and puts the MSNBC firebrand at No. 4.
For the complete list, please click the link below.

Anderson Cooper.
Anderson Cooper.   (AP Photo)
Rachel Maddow from MSNBC's
Rachel Maddow from MSNBC's "The Rachel Maddow Show."   (AP Photo)
Matt Drudge attends the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Matt Drudge attends the White House Correspondents' Dinner.   (Getty Images)
House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank, D-Mass.
House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank, D-Mass.   (AP Photo)
Television host Ellen DeGeneres.
Television host Ellen DeGeneres.   (AP Photo)
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi.
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi.   (AP Photo)
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Snowleopard
Apr 9, 09 4:15 PM CDT
anderson cooper doesn't seem gay. Reply
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Rob
Apr 10, 09 7:25 AM CDT
"doesn't seem gay"? ROFLMAO
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riffran
Apr 9, 09 9:14 PM CDT
I have always liked Ellen, as a comedianne...not so much when she first came out and was focused mainly on "yes I,m gay"...but when she chilled out and was just Ellen again, who happened to be gay also ...she was back to her old self... Reply
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Caps
Apr 14, 09 10:03 AM CDT
Gross, and more gross. Reply
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Lula
Apr 14, 09 4:57 PM CDT
This gay stuff stinks. Reply
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