I doubt Alan lost any Republican votes with that comment. He may have lost a few independent votes. I hope he wins, but I am doubtful he will.
What comment? The selfish hedonist comment? Do you expect him to forfeit his beliefs? He was asked a general question, and then the questioner applied it specifically. It amazes me how social stigma works. Everyone gets all up in arms because someone speaks negatively about homosexuality now. You know, it wasn't that long ago that it was the other way around. No one is more tolerant. Right and wrong have just turned upside down.