It Girl, Friday, September 22: Jim McGreevey

Former New Jersey Governor, Jim McGreevey, was outed by blackmail in August of 2004 as outlined in his new book "Confession." While many critics have a distaste for the tone of the book, McGreevey should be commended for at least talking about the shame of a closeted life in a public manner. Unfortunately, young, Republican Elizabeth from "The View" clearly didn't get McGreevey's struggle, berating him for cheating on his wife ("I hope you used condoms") and completely missing the point that he lived a double closeted life. While McGreevey's 12-step speak may be nauseating for people who are not privy to it, the former governor is now living his life in a positive, open and life-affirming way ... even if he does seem a little brainwashed by psycho-babble.