I don't care that he was/is gay. If he kept crime down, that's all that matters. From what I remember, he was close to Joe Arapio (sp?) in his stance on illegal immigration.
That is the one you are thinking of. He is a badass on immigration, and is running for political office (I can't remember which one). I don't care he is gay either, and frankly as dire as things are, I don't think most (I know that automatically discounts him with some fundies), do either, and he could sail into office, but having to disprove these allegations are definitely a drag on him.