I personally think that gay marraige is a great issue to run against because deep down inside the dems want it and most people find it abhorrent.
Exactly! That's why liberals are trying with all their might to define the issue as off limits in a campaign. It's too insensitive you know. Heck, even Laura Bush tries to sell that. In my opinion, if you want something from the government -- recognition and benefits -- then it IS a political, campaign issue. They know that of course. They also know they can't sell it. They can only force it via the liberal judges. So anyone who brings it up during a campaign is now "mean-spirited."