pursued. the the other side they continue billion dollar subsidies for oil and gas companies and make taxpayers foot the bill. they're against raising fuel economy standards which are saving consumers money at the pump. >> the right sees a weak spot to talk about gas prices and hitting everybody in the pocketbook. it makes sense. i want to talk though about the fact that the right being on the social issues front has kind of backfired for them and with you guys i want to talk marriage equality. because houston's openly lesbian mayor said that president obama needs to evolve faster on this issue. this comes after a california judge ruled that the defense of marriage act to be unconstitutional and meanwhile, l.a. mayor, the chairman of the 2012 democratic national convention saying on wednesday he favors a same-sex marriage legislation plainink on the pars platform. take a listen. >> i think it's basic to who we are. i believe in family values and i believe that we all ought to be