• Ted Cruz, in a written statement, said “those who are persecuting Kim Davis believe that Christians should not serve in public office. That is the consequence of their position. Or, if Christians do serve in pubic office, they must disregard their religious faith — or be sent to jail.”
  • Bobby Jindal, speaking in The Huffington Post, said that “we are seeing government today discriminate against whether it’s clerks, florists, musicians or others. I think that’s wrong. I think you should be able to keep your job and follow your conscience.”
  • Scott Walker, during an appearance on Laura Ingraham’s show, said that “I read that the Constitution is very clear that people have freedom of religion — you have the freedom to practice religious beliefs out there, it’s a fundamental right.”

At least three other Republican candidates — Chris Christie, Lindsey Graham, and Carly Fiorina — said Davis is a public official who is obligated to carry out the law.

(David Jackson writes for USA Today.)