Like I've said in this topic many times, no way is a Republican getting the White House for the foreseeable future. From candidates believing the Bible should hold ultimate authority in the lawmaking of America to those who think the people should decide (even though more than 2/3 of America is in favor of same-sex marriage, so the advocates for putting the issue to a vote would lose anyway). These dimwits just don't know when to give up. They make the UK's right-wing politicians look sane in comparison.
Some golden quotes from Republican candidates after today's same-sex marriage ruling:
Bobby Jindal (current governor of Louisiana): [The Supreme Court's ruling on same-sex marriage] will pave the way for an all out assault against the religious freedom rights of Christians who disagree with this decision. The Supreme Court decision today conveniently and not surprisingly follows public opinion polls, and tramples on states' rights that were once protected by the 10th Amendment of the Constitution. Marriage between a man and a woman was established by God, and no earthly court can alter that."
Mike Huckabee (former governor of Arkansas): "I will not acquiesce to an imperial court any more than our Founders acquiesced to an imperial British monarch. We must resist and reject judicial tyranny, not retreat."
Rick Santorum (former Pennsylvania senator): "Today, five unelected judges redefined the foundational unit of society. Now it is the people's turn to speak. Now is the people's opportunity respond because the future of the institution of marriage is too important to not have a public debate. The Court is one of three co-equal branches of government and, just as they have in cases from Dred Scott to Plessy, the Court has an imperfect track record."
Scott Walker (current governor of Wisconsin): "As a result of this decision, the only alternative left for the American people is to support an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to reaffirm the ability of the states to continue to define marriage."
Rick Perry (current governor of Texas): "I am disappointed the Supreme Court today chose to change the centuries old definition of marriage as between one man and one woman. I’m a firm believer in traditional marriage, and I also believe the 10th Amendment leaves it to each state to decide this issue. I fundamentally disagree with the court rewriting the law and assaulting the 10th Amendment. Our founding fathers did not intend for the judicial branch to legislate from the bench, and as president, I would appoint strict Constitutional conservatives who will apply the law as written."
Marco Rubio (Florida senator): "This decision short-circuits the political process that has been underway on the state level for years. While I disagree with this decision, we live in a republic and must abide by the law. As we look ahead, it must be a priority of the next president to nominate judges and justices committed to applying the Constitution as written and originally understood."
Chris Christie (current governor of New Jersey): "I agree with Justice - Chief Justice Roberts. As you know, that this is something that should be decided by the people and not by, I think he called them, five lawyers. I agree with that, I've said that before as to our Supreme Court. That this is something that shouldn't be decided by a group of lawyers, but should be decided by the people."