Would Republicans embrace marriage equality if 20% of Americans were gay? (illegal, illegals)

[wehotex]

It seems like Repubs are tripping over each other to support the rights of illegal immigrants in this country (a sizable, growing demographic), yet also loudly trounce on the liberties of gay American citizens, who make up less of the popul. If gays made up at least 15-20% of the population, would Repubs sell out their principles and support them too? At which percentage of voting population would it take for the Repubs to change their principles and abandon official hatred/indifference of gays and lesbians?

[saltine]

Politicians would do anything if the vote was there

[HappyTexan]

If they thought it would help them get elected, then yes.

Just look at the illegals as an example.

[Jermaine88]

No.

[k.smith904]

not because it contradicts the plight of their xenophobic christian base.

[burdell]

Originally Posted by saltine

Politicians would do anything if the vote was there

Really?

Polls seem to indicate most Americans favor background checks for gun sales yet poiliticians haven't embraced that idea.



Gee, ya think it has anything to do with NRA $$$?

[fordlover]

Originally Posted by burdell

Really?

Polls seem to indicate most Americans favor background checks for gun sales yet poiliticians haven't embraced that idea.



Gee, ya think it has anything to do with NRA $$$?

It's because background checks are already performed by gun dealers. Moving on.

[k.smith904]

Originally Posted by burdell

Really?

Polls seem to indicate most Americans favor background checks for gun sales yet poiliticians haven't embraced that idea.



Gee, ya think it has anything to do with NRA $$$?

NRA money that funds their campaigns, that gets them votes.

Or do you think people vote based on issues?

[texdav]

No

[emcee squared]

Whatever gets someone into office...