Vice Presidential candidate Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Social Conservatives "Pray for America" at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 15, 2012 in Washington DC. "Pray for America" buttons are for the taking at the annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials The Values Voter Summit is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Tony Perkins, President, FRC Action and Family Research Council (FRC) welcomes delegates to the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Tea Party activist William Temple is a presence at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Attendee Ellen Staniszewski of Bowie MD prays during the invocation at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Governor Jan Brewer (R-Arizona) speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 15, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Bill Bennett speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. Bennett served as United States Secretary of Education from 1985 to 1988. He also held the post of Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy under George H. W. Bush. At the conference, he introduced Vice Presidential Candidate Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP)

Ted Cruz, Candidate for U.S. Senate, Texas; former Solicitor General of Texas, speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Holding up a copy of the US Constitution, Representative Steve King (R-Iowa) speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell (R) speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Vice Presidential candidate Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Senator Rick Santorum, former U.S. Senator (R-Pa.) and 2012 Republican Presidential Candidate, speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 15, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, health care and religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Tony Perkins, President, FRC Action and Family Research Council (FRC) welcomes delegates to the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Tony Perkins, President, FRC Action and Family Research Council (FRC) welcomes delegates to the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

US Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

US Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

US Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Kirk Cameron, television film actor and producer, speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Kirk Cameron, television film actor and producer, speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Kirk Cameron, television film actor and producer, speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Kirk Cameron, television film actor and producer, speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Kirk Cameron, television film actor and producer, speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Gil Mertz, the Family Research Council's regional director of development served as MC for the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Gil Mertz, the Family Research Council's regional director of development served as MC for the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Tom McClusky, Senior Vice President, FRC Action speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Representative James Lankford (R-Okla.) speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Representative Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.) speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Representative Tim Huelskamp (R-Kans.) speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) speaks at the Values Voter Summit on Friday, Sept 14, 2012 in Washington DC. The annual gathering of Christian conservatives and elected officials is a joint production of the Family Research Council and other social conservative groups. Gay marriage, abortion, religion and the upcoming presidential election dominated the discussion. (Photo by Jeff Malet)