ref DC, I guarantee that it is true.
The north east is weird.
Many up there think having a homosexual as a pal is like a fashion statement.
Most republicans up there are like Dems, it is the old “well I know a couple and they are nice>
You and I know that is a crock and if they were real friends they would be telling their homo’s to seek mental help.
I visited the north east about 11 years ago and it was quite a shock.