Seven Republican hopefuls took the stage Wednesday night
Former VP's comments came during Iowa town hall
LGBTQ comments largely focused on school policies and athletics
Incarceration could turn former president into a martyr
It remains unclear whether Donald Trump will participate
Trump ahead of DeSantis by 52.4-15.5 percent margin in latest poll
Former vice president has long anti-LGBTQ record
Attacks will continue if we don’t defeat right-wing figures everywhere
Tuesday marks four years since president announced 2020 run
Pence doubled down Thursday on homophobic remarks about the Transportation Secretary
