I think you are very confused on that one my friend. Legalization of gay marrage has been a liberal battle for quite some time. As far as higher taxes…also a democrat thing. Remember, republicans are all rich…why would they want higher taxation of their money? The democrats on the other hand love it. It gives them more money to found their social pet projects. Personaly I want to see welfare reform and tax reform. I have no problem with taxes, they are essential, but the way the money is spent is rediculous. Look at erie county. Prime example of mis handled founding. We have plenty of money, but they need to spend it more wisely. With the amount of people in this state and the tax revenue it brings in, there is no reason why we shold be in the fiscal state that we are in.