Former Colorado House Rep. Gordon Klingenschmitt, stirred debate with some of his statements. BUT when he let his religious beliefs shape his political decisions, he hasn't secured reelection since.

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Hillary's Story
The Advocate
Homophobe Gordon Klingenschmitt Wins Colo. State Rep Primary

CBS Colorado
This Time Rep. Gordon Klingenschmitt Targets The Boy Scouts Over Gay Leaders Decision

Comedy Central US
Mr. Smith Goes to the State Legislature, Then Later Possibly Washington - Gordon Klingenschmitt - The Colbert Report (Video Clip)

Colorado Politics
He's baaaack: Colorado's 'Dr. Chaps' Gordon Klingenschmitt re-enters the game, seeks county GOP post | Hot-sheet

CPR
Colorado Springs at-large council candidate questionnaire: Gordon Klingenschmitt

The Gazette
The Pentecostal political pilgrimage of Gordon Klingenschmitt

Huffington Post
Ex-Colorado Lawmaker Believes Gay Demons Are Taking Over Ad Execs

NBC News
Meet Colorado's 'Dr. Chaps'
Navy chaplain on hunger strike

NPR
Navy Chaplain Found Guilty in Prayer Case

Southern Poverty Center
Hate Group Leader Gordon Klingenschmitt Elected to Colorado House

Stars and Stripes
Chaplain facing court-martial for wearing uniform at D.C. protest

The Washington Post
Navy Chaplain Guilty Of Disobeying an Order

Wikipedia
Gordon Klingenschmitt

Photos
Gordon Klingenschmitt--by Donn Bruns via Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0
Klingenschmitt protesting outside the White House--via The Denver Post
Klingenschmitt in the Colorado House--by RJ Sangosti via The Denver Post

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