conscience. reporter: to many, this small town kentucky clerk has become a hero of her faith. i feel like she s shown more courage than most any politician i know and most every pastor i know. because she s not only said something but being been willing to put her life at risk. reporter: as davis goes home after nearly a week in jail, many of her followers and detractors wonder, how long that freedom will last. cnn political commentator ryan lesser is joining us from d.c. to talk about this. great to have you. kim davis has become an icon the past 24 hours. two evangelicals, who have been opposed to gay marriage. we should explain the supreme court can, the highest court in the fland the united states has settled the issue legally and elected officials have to follow the law. what is it really that mrs. davis represents? well, i think the first thing