State Sen. Cheryl Pflug, a Maple Valley Republican, joins lawmakers in both parties ready to step up and vote for marriage equality.

In the months ahead, the public will hear a lot about same-sex marriage. The takeaway point is that now two Republican senators have the guts to stand on principle, even if that might upset some in their party. This should be a bipartisan vote and now it seems it will be.

Read our Wednesday editorial praising Pflug for her courage and conviction on an important issue.

First, Gov. Chris Gregoire announced last week that she would introduce and back gay marriage legislation. Then, Sen. Steve Litzow, a Mercer Island Republican, said he would vote for same-sex marriage. And now Pflug. Progress!.