Republican governor as gay rights defender... Wait What?

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CSMonitor

[quote]Gov. Bob McDonnell (R) of Virginia said Wednesday that gay state workers would be included under nondiscrimination laws – a dramatic U-turn to his previous position and that one that may offer a curt warning to Republicans to steer clear of the culture wars heading into the November election.

By making that move, the governor “is now projecting the image of reasonableness and inclusiveness,â€