The GOP was the party that when mentioned elicited two things: strong economy via free market and low regulations and a strong and robust military. Now this is what most people think of either in a positive or negative way:
Quite the shift. The "gay thing" is still working for them in the South. 1. Abortion
2. Guns
3. Prayer in School
4. Sanctity of Marriage
5. Then maybe balanced budget and..
6. Small government
Quite. I am now in a position of linking to my own Reddit comments that say "5 years ago." I mean, damn. Related note: I saw something in The Week the other day that pointed out that more people now live in states where gay marriage is legal than states where it isn't. So electorally speaking, who gives a fuck about the South?
Come on Michigan and North Carolina, you're embarrassing me! But you're right, the majority of Americans clearly support equality. -Thank GAWD.