In its story noting the relative lack of controversy around Ken Mehlman saying that he is gay, the NYTimes concludes that the GOP cares now about fiscal issues:

The center of gravity of the conservative movement in this election season is with fiscal conservatives. The Tea Party is infusing the Republican Party with new energy, and Tea Party leaders and supporters say they do not want to talk about social issues: even if they do not personally support same-sex marriage or abortion, they think the Republican Party spent too much time talking about them and not enough time trying to rein in spending.

Mike Signorile’s retort, “No mention of bashing Muslims/immigrants, which ARE the new gay.”

Yes… and… it’s worth remembering…

There is zero historical evidence that the conservative movement in America cares about the budget deficit.

AND ALSO: Credit card usage among Republican political staffers an uncontrolled spending disaster.