As public opinion changes over gay marriage even republicans need to stay relevant even if the tide moves at a snails pace.
Republicans slowly warming to gay marriage
"Opposition to gay marriage is declining across the country. Among Republicans, is the same true? Yes; it's just a much slower progression. And Obama's …"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/republicans-slowly-warming-to-gay-marriage/2012/06/25/gJQAOZCK2V_blog.html
The question of if gay marriage will be allowed in the US isn't a matter of "if" at all. Its a matter of "time" only.
