latimesblogs.latimes.com - 5/27/2009
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latimesblogs.latimes.com —
Two prominent attorneys who argued on opposite sides
of Bush vs. Gore, the legal battle over the...
2000 presidential election, announced Tuesday that they will challenge Proposition 8 in federal court and seek to restore gay marriage until the case...
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Bush vs. Gore rivals challenge Prop. 8 in federal court
advocate.com - 5/27/2009
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advocate.com —
In a bold move that takes a new
approach to achieving marriage equality, two attorneys who argued...
opposing sides of the 2000 Bush v. Gore lawsuit before the U.S. Supreme Court have filed a challenge to Proposition 8 in federal court, The Advocate has ...
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Prop. 8 Challenge Filed in Federal Court | News
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Gay Marriage, Now With Less Support
Weekly Standard Blog —
... declining since 2007, when it stood at 46 percent. That number is now just 40 percent, with 57 percent opposed to legalizing gay marriage. More important politically is the fact that just over half of Democrats favor gay marriage (55 percent), and fewer than half of independents (45 percent) support such unions. Among Republicans the number is 20 percent in favor. All of which means that gay marriage remains a winning issue for Republicans, and one which will remain on front pages throughout the next election cycle. ...
Prop. 8 Dream Team Backlash
Opinionator —
... ,” said Michelangelo Signorile. “ What happens to Olson’s standing [on the right] now?” asked Ed Morrissey. Then, however, it turned out that many of the people who’ve been involved in the fight for gay marriage weren’t so keen on the two lawyers big-footing their legal strategy. “ ...
Gay Marriage Advocates Go Nuclear
Rhymes With Right —
... different by actually altering the essentials of marriage. Whats more, a decision in favor of Boies & Olson and their clients will have one additional effect it will delegitimize the federal courts in the eyes of millions of Americans. And once our courts and their decisions are seen as lacking legitimacy, the legitimacy of the other two branches is also endangered. Will the issue of gay marriage ultimately be the one upon which the survival or dissolution of the republic hinges? Ed Morrissey , however, points out a real possibility of a very different outcome. However, ...
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Prop 8: California Supreme Court Says Constitution is… Constitutional
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