QuoteWASHINGTON — Dozens of prominent Republicans — including top advisers to former President George W. Bush, four former governors and two members of Congress — have signed a legal brief arguing that gay people have a constitutional right to marry, a position that amounts to a direct challenge to Speaker John A. Boehner and reflects the civil war in the party since the November election.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/26/us/politics/prominent-republicans-sign-brief-in-support-of-gay-marriage.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=edit_th_20130226&_r=0

ahhhh....  That explains that Shriek of Horror I thougth I heard...   It was from the Religious Right.  Lets hope this is a start and will lead to more help with teh  'T' in LGBT issues.