Christopher Wiggins

There is still hope that Democrats can convince ten Republican senators to join them in codifying marriage equality, even though two Republicans once considered amenable to voting for it have come out against it. Four Republicans have so far said they will support the measure: sponsors Susan Collins of Maine and Ohio’s Rob Portman; Sen. Thom Tillis from North Carolina, who said he’s a probable vote; and Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin. Johnson said in a statement Thursday, “Even though I feel the Respect for Marriage Act is unnecessary, should it come before the Senate, I see no reason to oppose it,” according to CNN. In addition, Alaska’s Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she generally supports […]