What is the sexual orientation of Rick Perry?

Answer 1

Sexuality is generally considered a private matter, so in the absence of a statement from Governor Perry or evidence from sexual partners, there is no way to know if he is straight, bisexual or gay.

While there have been rumors alleging infidelity, including with other men, there have been no official statements made by Rick Perry or any of his representatives regarding the matter, nor have any partners stepped forward.

However, one way that closeted men will sometimes attempt to maintain the fiction that they are straight is by going out of their way to attack openly gay men, either physically or through invective, legal or political posturing etc. Governor Perry's political record would be consistent with this kind of overreaction.

On the other hand, he and his wife do have two children. While it is not unusual for a closeted gay man to marry and have children, it may also be considered evidence that he is either bisexual or straight.

Given all of this evidence, the best answer is that we don't know. Only Rick Perry knows the true answer to this question.