Well what's the saying, it ain't over till the fat lady sings?

I think that this defeat may very likely be a planned defeat. I mean think about it, most gay & lesbian groups are breathing a sigh of relief, many are predicting Bush defeat because of how the vote turned out, but look at how many states are seeing petitions to get a ban on the ballot?

While the issue of an amendment isn't high on the list, opposition to same sex marraige is still the view of a majority and if the ads and campaign target that fear, it can have an effect. The fact that so many signed petitions should be a warning to the various civil rights groups that one defeat in the Senate does not make the war won... it was merely a rallying cry for the conservatives... and if the opponents of the amendment think they've won, their guard could be let down.

And look at this as well, why did Kerry and Edwards not be there to record their No vote? Keryy as far as I have seen has not come out in any support of same sex marraige, so i sure wouldn't be counting my chickens yet.

just my pennies worth.
Ian