Openly gay Vermont state Rep. Jason Lorber, a former Victory Fund endorsee, expressed cautious optimism about the prospect of passing marriage equality legislation in the state, despite Gov. Jim Douglas' declaration that he would veto such a bill.

"We need to just stay focused on getting this bill passed," Lorber told GayPolitics.com. "We're certainly disappointed with the governor, but we need to do the right thing. Anytime you try to override a governor it's a big [challenge] - but I believe we can do it."