Richard Grenell, Romney’s national security and foreign policy spokesperson, resigned Tuesday because he was told to stay silent on a foreign policy conference call he organized, the New York Times has confirmed. Theories and reports have circulated about why Grenell left, including speculation that the campaign didn’t want to anger the religious right over the appointment of a gay spokesman — which aides confirmed was an issue.
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