McCain Urges NY GOP toward Gay Marriage

In an open letter to the New York Republican Party, Meghan McCain once again invited her chosen party to reconsider its position on gay marriage.

McCain has long been an advocate and ally to the LGBT community, speaking in April at the Log Cabin Republicans Convention.

"Gays and lesbians are a vital part of our communities. They are doctors, teachers, firefighters, emergency personnel and neighbors. In this way, marriage equality is also about supporting good citizens and strengthening our communities. When a committed gay couple seeks to declare their love for one another and get married, the whole community benefits from the added stability and strength of that family. On top of that, we don't give up anything by sharing responsibilities and protections with those whom we love.

That's why I believe in marriage equality."

McCain recalled the 5 Republicans in the NY Assembly that voted for the equality bill and asked that as the vote comes to a full vote before the Senate officials to recall the "Republican values and fairness by passing the marriage bill."

Despite being more aligned with the moderate wing of the GOP, McCain continues to be her party's best hope of going mainstream and connecting with a generation that abhors the "culture wars" and embraces values like equality, choice, and inclusion.