Republicans Ready to Push Gay Marriage Ban

Republicans Ready to Push Gay Marriage Ban: "With the conservative base seemingly lethargic because of 'administration missteps and unfulfilled expectations,' the New York Times examines how Republicans can 'draw this crucial group to the polls and keep them voting for the party's candidates.''The short answer is that some of what may have worked last time -- like anti-gay-marriage initiatives -- is on the runway, ready to go.' Seven states already have ballot propositions prohibiting gay marriage, including South Dakota, Idaho, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Colorado. In addition, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN) is 'planning to bring a constitutional amendment prohibiting gay marriage to a vote in June.'However, 'there is a strong sense among Republicans that the gay rights issue is not as powerful as it once was,' largely because of the effectiveness gay rights groups have had in fighting new initiatives. "