This is a slideshare about a couple different Republicans who have come out in favor of same-sex marriage. This includes Newt Gringrich, Ken Mehlman, and Pat Brady.

1. More Republicans Come out
in Favor of Same-Sex
Marriage
Newt Gringrich, Ken Mehlman, and Pat Brady
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2. Intro
 The issue of gay-marriage is something that almost
everyone feels strongly about, whether it be for it or
against it. Stereotypically, Republicans are usually
against, and Democrats are usually for it. In the last
couple of years, more well-know Republicans have come
out in favor of same-sex marriage.
 Same-Sex marriage in a couple of states in the US,
including Washington and New York.

3. Newt Gringrich
 Recently, Newt Gringrich, former Republican
Presidential candidate and House Speaker made
statements indicating that he
and other GOP leaders should not
speak ill of, but embrace civil
marriage equality.
 He stated that he had a personal
stake in this issue as well. He has
a gay friend who got married in Iowa, and has a
half-sister who works for the Human Rights
Campaign.

4. Ken Mehlman
 Ken Mehlman, former RNC and Bush Campaign Chief
came out as gay. While he is still a Republican, he feels
very strongly about same-sex
marriage. He recently launched
Project Right Side, which is an
organization that is working to
get more conservative support
for same-sex marriage.

5. Pat Brady
 Pat Brady, Chairman of the Republican party in Illinois,
has stated that the bill they are trying to pass
in Illinois to allow same-sex
marriage has his full support.
Not only that, but he is contacting
other republicans to urge them
for their support. He stated that,
“More and more Americans
understand that if two people
want to make a lifelong commitment to each other,
government should not stand in their way.”