Describes his view as "libertarian Republican"

From an interview on CNN via WYNC.org blog:

I don’t see harm. Although, I think it would be better for stability of families if we kept marriage between a man and woman. I see more harm, however, by dwelling so much on the subject of gays and lesbians and whether it’s right or wrong in politics. We’ve got far - not necessarily more important things - but far more relevant things to talk about.

I think if you are a libertarian Republican or you have a streak of libertarian Republican, I don’t know what the heck the Republican Party wants to do getting involved in people’s sexual lives and personal lives so much for. Stay out of it and it would be much more a successful party if we stuck to our economic, conservative roots and our idea of a strong, assertive America that is not embarrassed to be the leader of the world.

Editor's comment - Our sentiments precisely here at LR; keeping marriage between a man and a woman is much preferable, however dwelling on the issue at the expense of economic conservatism and a strong defense, which unites all Republicans, is not at all helpful to the GOP.