the new leader of the republican party?

excerpted from an editorial in friday's new york daily news:

Gays and lesbians are a vital part of our communities. They are doctors, teachers, firefighters, emergency personnel and neighbors.

In this way, marriage equality is also about supporting good citizens and strengthening our communities. When a committed gay couple seeks to declare their love for one another and get married, the whole community benefits from the added stability and strength of that family.

On top of that, we don't give up anything by sharing responsibilities and protections with those whom we love.

which republican said it?

read megan mccain's open letter to the new york republicans here.