I'm sure the GOP will miss having an openly gay member of Congress:
Rep. Jim Kolbe, a leading proponent of free trade and the only openly gay Republican in Congress, has decided not to seek a 12th term next year, associates said Wednesday.
GOP state Sen. Toni Hellon said the 63-year-old Arizona congressman told her of his intention to leave Congress and "do other things." Another political associate, who spoke on condition of anonymity because Kolbe has not yet announced his decision, also said Kolbe had decided not to seek re-election.
