Gay head of government first elected in 2017
Republican South Carolina senator made the announcement Sunday
Former vice president announced decision to drop out in Las Vegas
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
