Announcement puts gay congressman on the path to securing his party's nomination
Congressman's correspondence was shared exclusively with the Blade
Congresswoman Jahana Hayes, LGBTQ groups slammed the effort
State has filed a lawsuit, federal government has cut funding and launched investigations
Video references 'political extremists who want to take rights away'
Gay N.H. lawmaker has not officially announced bid
Congressman blasted Senate Leader Schumer for supporting GOP budget
