Tim Kearney, Democratic candidate in the 172nd Legislative District, is calling on Pennsylvania House Speaker John Perzel to introduce a measure recognizing gay marriages from the state of Massachusetts. Kearney is challenging Perzel, a Republican, in the November election. On May 17, Massachusetts began marrying homosexual couples. “On behalf of the gay and lesbian citizens throughout the 172nd district, Mr. Perzel must stop allowing the Republican right wing to run his House caucus,” Kearney said. Kearney wants Perzel to state his views on the subject.