Rumors about Elena Kagan’s sexuality have been flying since she appeared on President Obama’s short list for the Supreme Court. Now that’s she’s been officially nominated, the rumors — that Kagan is gay — have bubbled right up to the surface: Cable news.
The debate officially entered mainstream media when the Wall Street Journal published a front page photo of Kagan playing softball some 17 years ago. Some argue that playing softball signifies playing for the other team (although it seems it only does so for those over 50). Others argue that we shouldn’t be discussing her sexuality at all. And besides, they say, the White House and Kagan’s friends have publicly said she’s straight.
All we know is that the debate has been entertaining:
