Sexuality of Teddy on “90210” and Santana on “Glee” derail political campaigns on last night’s episodes

It was interesting to see similar plot twists on Glee and 90210 last night involving gay characters and political races.

In both cases, the respective student’s sexuality – Teddy’s on 90210 and Santana’s on Glee – was used as a weapon against a candidate who, because of their association with the teen, was perceived as being pro-gay.

Sadly, this was a bad thing and at least in the case of 90210, video of Teddy participating in a mock gay wedding in Vegas was enough for his uncle to lose an election.

On 90210, Sue Sylvester (she’s running for Congress against Kurt’s dad, among others!), was the target of a hit piece which outs Santana to the world. Since Santana is head cheerleader and Sue the adviser, she is made to seem pro-gay and possibly a lesbian herself!

Earlier in the episode, it is Finn who outs Santana in the McKinley High corridor when he can be overheard saying to her: “You’re in love with Brittany, come out of the closet!”

I wish I could say these storylines could never happen in real life but being anti-gay seems to be what a lot of candidates believe is a requirement to get elected.