I guess you have not been to many sessions of any legislature, either in Alaska, or other states, or the Federal Congress.  Sen Kelly was not outside the historical norms, nor did he "expound" on his own views in any detail.  It is also arrogant to claim YOU know what is in sync with "Christian teachings" or not.   It is hard to say who is more out of sync with "Biblical" teachings?  One of which is to leave judgement to God, and not be judgemental ourselves.