things like lowering taxes and being tough on crime and terrorism. we have been witnessing a different scene here with candidates and possible contenders largely tripping up recently when they were asked if they would attend a same sex wedding. which leads me to wonder if the republican party here would benefit by taking some pointers from our friends across the bond. and back with us on set, amanda of the daily beast. >> is there a cautionary tail here for republicans in the united states? are they taking the wrong issues?