That would be a win-win situation as far as I can see, and something to be hoped for and encouraged in other races and campaigns around the country. Let this be like a pink slip in their pay envelopes!

No sympathy from me for these Neanderthals! Fuck 'em. Too damn bad. I'm tired of these assholes holding the rest of the country back like balls and chains around our ankles. This is what happens when you willingly, even eagerly, place yourself on the wrong side of history and the inevitable evolution of thought and knowledge and wisdom. Just Fuck 'em.

"I think a lot of conservative elected Republicans are going to go down with the ship on this one," (Cheryl) Pflug said. "I think the Republican Party is at a crossroads."

calimary reads passages like this and says "GOOD!!!!!! And GOOD RIDDANCE!!!!" Followed by another "Just FUCK 'em."

but how many of them are going to put themselves on the line for a principle, only to be primaried, and lose the seat to someone of the opposite party in the next general election?

Can you think of a reason other than political courage for them to do it? If not, how many Republicans do you expect to show such fortitude for a "liberal" cause? Frankly, running the numbers tells them that it's a losing proposition to do the right thing, even if they have gay and lesbian friends who they'd otherwise support. All they have to do is show those friends the facts, and it shuts them down with pursuing the issue any more.

How does that help us achieve equality?

And he's going to be there awhile too.

But maybe there is a way it could be done by voter referendum?