This Gay Guy Is the GOP's First Official Presidential Contender 8.79K Jim Newell 03/24/11 11:51AM Filed to: 2012 2012 Presidential Candidates Fred karger The Gays Fred Karger, the gay activist/Republican operative who just wants to get into a few presidential debates to harass Mitt Romney on national television, is the first Republican to formally file for a presidential run. Uh, good luck!