NJ Senate approves bill legalizing Gay Marriage

This is a big step forward. On to the Assembly this Thursday, where it is also expected to pass. Then to Christie, who will either veto it or let it sit for 45 days and automatically pass into law. However, if he does veto it, the legislation has until Jan 2014 to gain enough votes to override his veto, and with the current momentum in favor, in 2 years, they will more than likely have all the votes necessary.

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NJ Senate approves bill legalizing Gay Marriage

Sweeney has already said it won't be put to voter referendum. However, it if does pass in the Assembly, and the polls already show that the majority of NJ voters approve of same sex marriage, Christie is going to look like even more of an ogre than he already does if he vetoes it. We all know his veto is strictly for political purposes ... he wants to run for the White House, and doesn't piss off the conservatives by approving gay marriage. Also, he wants it on the November ballot so that all the evangelicals will come out against it, and at the same time, vote for Romney. But his schemes aren't going to work, and might even backfire on him. The Dems will block everything he tries to push through.

But it doesn't matter, because in 2 years, the votes will be there to override King Christie's veto.

The thing is if he votes 'YES', it guarantees him re-election but it probably ruins his national ambitions.

He has everything to gain by vetoing this. More then likely there will be just enough votes to overturn his veto, and he remains the darling of his Conservative base. Jersey gets Gay marraige and Christie remains above the fray.

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None of America's previous civil rights issues were decided by popular vote. From independence, to slavery, to women's rights, to racial equality. They were all edicts from branches of the government passed into various laws.

Ultimately, it is the constitution of the United States protecting its citizens, not a majority of the people voting to protect a minority.

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Updated On: 2/14/12 at 07:07 AM