"Gay" Senator: Would I Publish This Story

I wouldn't, because there is no hard evidence that the senator is actually gay. It may make for a good story, but that doesn't mean it should be presented as factual for possibly millions to read. Bloggers say all kinds of crazy things, but unless there is hard evidence, such as the name of the guy who said he had sexual relations with the senator, or something along those lines, then it can't be deemed as "news." Plus, I could possibly get in trouble by publishing a story that has been deemed "a libelous, defamatory lie."