[Boogieman]

“I don’t see this as being a central plank in the conservative platform.”

Well, what is then?

According to Trump, opposing gay marriage and defunding Planned Parenthood aren’t central either. So if we abandon our conservative economic positions, and our conservative social positions, what is left? Border control and populism? Is that conservatism?

[RC one]

A.) I'm not at all interested in a repeat of the Todd Akin incident and I commend Donald Trump for, wisely, not taking us down that path again. This isn't the place where we win this battle, it's where we lose it over and over and over again. he has stated that he is pro-life. I take him at his word for that and I'm not interested in pressing the issue beyond that.

B.) He has rightfully called same sex marriage a states issue and has stated that he opposes gay marriage benefits. what more do you want?