Is there an echo of the past in the ban on gay marriage? Abbott indicates no, Davis says yes.

By Peggy Fikac

October 19, 2014 | Updated: October 19, 2014 9:37pm

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By Peggy Fikac

October 19, 2014 | Updated: October 19, 2014 9:37pm

AUSTIN - A Republican attorney general candidate in Wisconsin was posed an intriguing question after saying he would have defended the state's gay marriage ban in court if he were in office because it would have been part of his job.

Peggy Fikac

Peggy Fikac

Austin Bureau Chief, San Antonio Express-News

Peggy Fikac

Peggy Fikac

Austin Bureau Chief, San Antonio Express-News

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