McCain Camp
Returns $2,300 to Manhunt Cofounder

Donations to Republican presidential hopeful John McCain have been returned to the cofounder of male dating website Manhunt.net, according to the Boston Herald. Jonathan Crutchley, who stepped down as chairman of the company on Friday, was told by the McCain camp that his $2,300 contribution would be returned.

"I believe McCain will be a better commander-in-chief than Obama, who also opposes gay marriage," Crutchley wrote in response to an item in the Huffington Post about his donation. "If we have an experienced, seasoned person defending the country in this dangerous age, we will be able to argue about the gay agenda later."

Crutchley was described as a "liberal Republican" in an Out magazine profile on Manhunt.

As a result of the news of Crutchley's donation, some Manhunt members canceled their subscriptions. In a statement last week to Towleroad.com, Manhunt cofounder Larry Basile said Crutchley's support for the GOP left the rest of the board in disbelief. (The Advocate)