New Speaker faces decisions on Equality Act, religious freedom bill
Experts predict close vote on Tuesday
Paul Singer calls 2016 hopeful an 'exceptional candidate'
In 2012, she was solicited for help in passing Md. law
2016 hopeful set to address Iowa Safe Schools event
'No one should face discrimination for who they are or who they love'
Says opponents of same-sex marriage shouldn't be called homophobes
Pro-LGBT measure ruled non-germane in committee
Outcome could set stage for similar measures across country
Says anti-gay law 'stopped a constitutional amendment'
