Usually we sharply disagree on most issues, but I have to say that I agree with that article on that point.

This is a issue we have to win. Let us not make this a polemic, but a tacit understanding between all parties on all sides... IF, THEN you "Handle" the situation as you deem fit. That can be achieved by detaching it from the trivial pursuit issues like Gay Marriage. So IF a liberal isn't part of this agreement, THEN they can not lead.