Actually gay marriage is a state issue.  Recall that the state of Hawaii amended its state constitution on this subject.  So too are drug laws, note that multiple states have legalized marijuana.  Separation of church and state is as well. Indiana got itself into hot water over its version of the religious freedom restoration act.  Many states have been putting all kinds of bizarre limitations on abortion access.  All of these issues are absolutely state issues.  Politics has become a lifetime profession.   Assuming that she does become governor, what office will she aspire to next? Senator? I want to know where she stands on all of these issues, because if she turns out to be a conservative wing nut, I want to nip her career while its still budding.