Kaine, Obama, Clinton all changed their views because they are opportunistic for votes. It was advantageous to oppose gay marriage 10 years ago and all three of them did. Yet now they are social heroes at the front of the line for gay rights. Yeah right. It's only a positive now because it's socially acceptable.
lol that you think they all changed their minds because they evolved or had a great awakening.
If I had to guess, I'd say that they always believed in gay rights, but publicly changed their position when popular sentiment aligned with them.
Conversely, many Republicans probably never believed in gay rights. I imagine they'll change as well though once it becomes too politically toxic to hold their bigoted opinions. Their base hasn't come around yet, but they will eventually.
I don't think that Kaine, Obama, or Clinton are "social heroes" because of their newly changed views. Like most things with Dems and Republicans though... On the one hand, we've got the Dems who says things that I like... even though they are probably just in favor of them due to politics. on the other hand, we've got Republicans who don't say things I like, because they are legitimately against progressive causes.
Both sides are bad... but it's important to keep it in context. Is Obama the second coming when it comes to gay rights issues? No. But he practically walks on water when compared to Jeff Sessions or Karl Rove on gay rights issues. Maybe Obama is faking it. But at least he's doing that; folks like Pence are basically calling it a moral sin. When forced between the choice of a liar or a sociopath, I guess I choose the liar. At least they care enough about the thoughts and opinions of others that they might be right twice a day. Folks like Pence and Sessions, they're the true believers. I admire them for their integrity... unfortunately, they're also cold hearted, self centered, and potentially insane.