Congressman Abruptly Quits

Two-term Congressman Ed Schrock, 63, of Virginia abruptly announced yesterday that he would not seek a third term due to "allegations" which would impede his ability to serve. Schrock, first elected in 2000, is a retired career Navy officer and Vietnam veteran who represents the 2nd Congressional District encompassing Virginia's Eastern Shore.

According to a report in the San Francisco Chronicle, a website called Blogactive.com posted allegations that Schrock is a homosexual.

With only three days until the filing deadline, the Republicans are having to scramble to designate a candidate to oppose Democrat David Ashe on the November ballot.