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Political Porn on a Whole New Level

The weird, kinky case of Susanna Gibson—the nurse who filmed herself having sex with her husband while running for the Virginia state legislature—signals how far our political sex scandals have evolved, especially on the left, and especially in consequential elections.

The fate of Virginia House candidate Susanna Gibson, who live-streamed her sexual exploits with her husband, could impact Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s ability to enact a 15-week abortion ban.
The fate of Virginia House candidate Susanna Gibson, who live-streamed her sexual exploits with her husband, could impact Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s ability to enact a 15-week abortion ban. Photo: David McNew/Getty Images
Peter Hamby
September 25, 2023

Last week, I popped over to Richmond to visit my parents for a few days, and in between spoonfuls of my dad’s shrimp and grits, I asked them what the word around town was about the wildest political sex scandal I can remember. Not just in Virginia, but anywhere. My dad’s response pretty much summed it up: “People really don’t know how to talk about it.”