Religious right ties threatening Republican gubernatorial bids and other Monday midday news briefs

Republican gubernatorial candidates in trouble over religious right ties - thus proving the old adage of "when you lie down with dogs, you end up with fleas:

Brownback's Ties to Engle Becoming An Issue In Kansas Gov. Race

Fla. Editorials Gang Up on Attorney General’s Support of ’Rentboy Rekers’

And in other news:

Thanks to gay couples, DC marriage licenses may hit new record - Not that I'm gloating or anything.

Rekers case again shows shame of gay adoption ban - It's always nice to hear the plain truth.

Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty Vetoes “Final Wishes” Bill for Same-Sex Couples - I called it last week. Sorry Pawlenty but if you think you are going to the White House on the backs of the lgbt community, think again.