Gay Man to Helm Obama’s Personnel Department

President-elect Barack Obama is planning to name John Berry to be Director of the Office of Personnel Management. Berry is currently serving as Director of the Smithsonian's National Zoological Park and formerly was Clinton's Assistant Secretary of the Interior. Having a gay man at the helm of personnel management bodes well for LGBT workers across the country.

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Comments [35]

Steph H's picture

According to a UK trade

According to a UK trade publication which I receive, Obama has also appointed Bradley J Kiley to the role of Director of the Office of Management and Administration. And I quote -

"Kiley, who is openly gay, was also on the facilities staff during the Clinton administration".

Lezbeth's picture

I don't know, I like it that

I don't know, I like it that MO has a gay boy working for her.

Not2Taem's picture

Thanks for the info, Rusty. I

Thanks for the info, Rusty. I feel better, and better informed.

Smile

Not2Taem's picture

Mary Poppins Boys! LOL :D

Mary Poppins Boys! LOL

Laughing out loud

Not2Taem's picture

Now that brings a whole new

Now that brings a whole new meaning to redneck! I want to play in the mud! Better yet, let me go find that old bike I gave up and give her tour or a new New England mountain road.

My mind is wheelin'!

Not2Taem's picture

I know! I hate country but

I know! I hate country but when I found that one, I just couldn't resist. Wink

Not2Taem's picture

Now that is a

Now that is a sunset!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wI6uAOHzvo

Today in SA: 5 AM dog walk-down jacket; 5 PM dog walk- cotton shirt

Laughing out loud

Not2Taem's picture

Good point; They would never

Good point; They would never go there.

Fastgurrrl's picture

Yummmmmmmmmmmmmm, thanks

Yummmmmmmmmmmmmm, thanks LBDL. Ohmigawd I love her hair. To me, she has a European look (not saying the clothes)...me likey. I'll be thinkin'about GW (finally a positive correlation to those letters!!) on the treadmill in a few. Hope everyone has a great day. =)

Annie Oakley's picture

Obama was FOR SAME-SEX

Obama was FOR SAME-SEX MARRIAGE – before he was AGAINST it!

Interesting...so he was FOR it around the time he may have been trapsing around with Larry Sinclair and a others...

Obama supported same sex marriage in 1996

Annie Oakley's picture

It just might be that

It just might be that Michelle has been a fag-hag for quite some time...

Xanadu's picture

She's brighter than all of

She's brighter than all of them ... and they know it!

Too risky ... If she saw them making a stupid move, she would most likely, like, call them on it ... (can't have that!)

Tex's picture

Yep, you call that muddin'!

Yep, you call that muddin'! Had an atv - son had to pull me out with the 4wd on several occasions - sooooooo much fun!

I miss my Recon,

Tex

Rusty's picture

No need to duck. Today we

No need to duck. Today we enjoyed a high of 74° — nice and sunny under a brilliant blue sky.

We are star stuff. We are the universe made manifest trying to figure itself out. ~ Delenn

Rusty's picture

No way would I call you that.

No way would I call you that. But, I will point out that there are several Deputy Chiefs of Staff for the First Lady;s office. The first one picked was Melissa Winter. Also, I don't think gender is the most important criterion for choosing staff. Otherwise, Desirée Rogers would have had to wait for a female president before being named Special Assistant to the President.

We are star stuff. We are the universe made manifest trying to figure itself out. ~ Delenn

LongBeachDogLover's picture

FG.......check this out.

FG.......check this out. Hell yeah, she's smokin' hot !!

She does mud proud........... Wink

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L30V5vnYHzk

Fastgurrrl's picture

Tae, omfg, who is Gretchen

Tae, omfg, who is Gretchen Wilson?! She is hot. Yowza, I might have to start listening to country again, gawd DAMN! =)

LongBeachDogLover's picture

Oh My Dear Tae, Don't be

Oh My Dear Tae,

Don't be afraid........ do we look mean ?? Wink

Lovin' the California sunset,
LBDL
xxoo

LongBeachDogLover's picture

Tae...... Well, okay then....

Tae......
Well, okay then.... you're a demanding b**. (I always do what I'm told) Wink

I think you may appreciate this. Laughing out loud

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWwyjmSbJPs

Hopin' it doesn't rain too hard,
LBDL
xxoo

minniesota's picture

Maybe it is reverse

Maybe it is reverse affirmative action, hah.

Las Caderas No Mienten ~ Shakira

Jennifer's picture

I know I've always wished and

I know I've always wished and hoped...you know those wellesley girls... Smile

Not2Taem's picture

Call me a demanding b**. but

Call me a demanding b**. but the Deputy Chief of Staff to the First Lady couldn't be a lady?

Puuuleez!

Not2Taem's picture

Former Deputy Mayor or

Former Deputy Mayor or Hell-A? I wonder what her view is on air quality? JK, I'm sure she is very qualified, regardless of where she has been living.

*ducking for cover from all the California Girls*

http://video.aol.com/video/gretchen-wilson-california-girls/1669111

minniesota's picture

Hillary? There's rumors...and

Hillary? There's rumors...and wishful thinking...

Las Caderas No Mienten ~ Shakira

minniesota's picture

Okay, why does the photo of

Okay, why does the photo of that guy remind me of Kenneth in 30 Rock?

Las Caderas No Mienten ~ Shakira

Rusty's picture

Three more (and counting) on

Three more (and counting) on the way:

Karine Jean-Pierre—White House Liaison, Depart of Labor
Dave Noble—White House Liaison, NASA
David Medina—Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the First Lady

http://www.gaypolitics.com/2009/01/13/washington-blade-obama-to-name-thr...

We are star stuff. We are the universe made manifest trying to figure itself out. ~ Delenn

Tex's picture

8:36 SYNC! :D

8:36 SYNC! Laughing out loud

Tex's picture

Nancy Sutley, Chair on

Nancy Sutley, Chair on Council of Environmental Quality

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-9949.html

Grace Moon's picture

Nancy

Jennifer's picture

I've completely missed who

I've completely missed who the lesbian is in office (could be because of the lower office). Do tell and jog my memory please!

Jennifer's picture

mmm what a yummy idea!...oh

mmm what a yummy idea!...oh and completely intelligent too! Smile

Grace Moon's picture

true, Gays, 2 : Lesbians, 1

true,
Gays, 2 : Lesbians, 1 (and its not as high an office)....so far.

tweet me tweeps @gracemoon

Tex's picture

Okay, now this is a definite

Okay, now this is a definite plus....

Spiffing up the resume'

Tex

Not2Taem's picture

Really, I think Maddow should

Really, I think Maddow should be in the cabinet.

Jennifer's picture

Are all the power/capable

Are all the power/capable lesbians hiding under a rock??